Converting a Crankset to a single speed
08-27-04, 05:14 PM
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Converting a Crankset to a single speed
Could I convert a crankset like this
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...695881573&rd=1
into a single speed crank for my fixed?
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...695881573&rd=1
into a single speed crank for my fixed?
08-27-04, 08:25 PM
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Newbie question. When you say single fixed speed or FIXIE do you mean one crank in the front or what?
08-27-04, 09:31 PM
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As in one sprocket front, one back. Single is a freewheel like a BMX bike, fixed is fixed gear to the rear hub and pedals turn at all times, even backwards.
08-28-04, 04:29 PM
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Is a flip flop rear hub, 42-16.
Is it possible / smart to remove the inner ring / or outer chain ring?
Is it possible / smart to remove the inner ring / or outer chain ring?
08-28-04, 06:01 PM
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You generally get a better chainline with the inner ring, but check first before deciding.
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Take off the little chainring and flip the big one around so its backwards and mount it on the other side of the spider.
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also yo might need to get a smaller chain ring depending on the width of your chain stays.
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I like to shift the hub (respace it and redish the wheel) and then mount the chainring on the outside of the spider(I also use a narrower BB axle), for good chain line, because the chainring looks better/cleaner on the outside of the spider. But I am a slow poseur.
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Originally Posted by Rev.Chuck
I like to shift the hub (respace it and redish the wheel) and then mount the chainring on the outside of the spider(I also use a narrower BB axle), for good chain line, because the chainring looks better/cleaner on the outside of the spider. But I am a slow poseur.
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I have found when converting cranks to ss/fixie I generally need to get shorter chainring bolts. Where you place the ring, in or out, depends on chainline. I usually wind up on the inside, heck, no one can tell which it is when riding.
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Originally Posted by Rev.Chuck
I like to shift the hub (respace it and redish the wheel) and then mount the chainring on the outside of the spider(I also use a narrower BB axle), for good chain line, because the chainring looks better/cleaner on the outside of the spider. But I am a slow poseur.
08-29-04, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Poguemahone
I have found when converting cranks to ss/fixie I generally need to get shorter chainring bolts. Where you place the ring, in or out, depends on chainline. I usually wind up on the inside, heck, no one can tell which it is when riding.
And when you are working with stock track wheels it's the simplest.
