Originally Posted by
hmarcks
SO, what should I/the mechanic know about this older French bike that may cause complications? Maybe it's not worth doing at all...
I'm pretty low on funds, so I'd like to keep the current bb/chainring/cranks, but I'll need to get a new rear hub/cog/wheel.
Thank you for any advice!
If you are just going to replace the rear wheel like you said you are doing, then having a french frame isn't going to be a problem. With a cassette rear hub and a singlespeed kit, you should be able to get the chain to line up with whatever chainring you are using up front.