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From: O'Fallon, MO
Bikes: 1973 Raleigh Professional, 1993 Raleigh Technium Olympian, 2006 Cervelo Dual, 2008 Cannondale Caad8, 2010 Kona Unit, 2013 Trek Superfly 100 AL Pro, 2014 Trek Crockett 9, 2017 All City Nature Boy 853
chainline - Is it more of an "issue" for FG than SS?
I'm converting a 1973 Raleigh Professional to single speed. Everything but the tires/tubes, brake pads, cables, saddle, bars, brake levers and rear gear will be original - including the 27"x1.25" Weinmann rims on high-flange Campagnolo Record hubs.
I got a 16T BMX freewheel to use. But, even with the stock inner chainring, the chainline is still off by ~1cm. I know I could fix this by respacing and redishing the back wheel. But, with the age of the spokes & rim, I'm a little hesitant about the redishing part.
So, what are everyone's thoughts? Is this 1cm going to be a big deal in a SS application?
If it affects your answer, the stock chainring is 3/32", the BMX freewheel is 1/8" and I'll be using an 1/8" chain.
Thanks.
Steve