I think I've lost my mind. single speed for commuting, maybe?
11-01-10, 08:13 AM
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I've often thought that once I get my new commuter/tourer built up over the winter that a SS would be a cool project to have and work on. I also have a flat 7ish mile commute and it seems like having a SS would be fun for a change of pace every once in a while.
For gearing, you could always pretend your current bike is a SS for a few commutes. Play with combinations of the front chainrings and the rear sprockets. Leave it parked in one gear combo for the whole commute and see how it feels. Adjust accordingly. Rinse and repeat. You could at least get a feel for what would be a good gearing for you. That's what I think I will try doing if and when I actually am able to consider building up a single speed.
Good luck. Sounds like a fun project!
For gearing, you could always pretend your current bike is a SS for a few commutes. Play with combinations of the front chainrings and the rear sprockets. Leave it parked in one gear combo for the whole commute and see how it feels. Adjust accordingly. Rinse and repeat. You could at least get a feel for what would be a good gearing for you. That's what I think I will try doing if and when I actually am able to consider building up a single speed.
Good luck. Sounds like a fun project!
11-01-10, 09:12 AM
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I was gonna buy the Nashbar SS that they had on sale over the weekend but just couldn't pull the trigger. Maybe next time they go up on sale I'll do it.
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11-01-10, 10:02 AM
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a 5 speed rear wheel is a good candidate for cheap single speed conversions,
as the retentioning the spokes to be more symmetrically balanced..
and shifting a few axle spacers on the axle to put the hub in the center
actually makes it a bit sturdier De-Dishing.
as the retentioning the spokes to be more symmetrically balanced..
and shifting a few axle spacers on the axle to put the hub in the center
actually makes it a bit sturdier De-Dishing.
11-01-10, 12:43 PM
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If you are willing to go cheap (probably get ripped for this post) you could pick up one of the Walmart SS for less than $150 if you sign up for the Walmart credit card and save $20. The Mongoose Cachet looks sweet I have been tempted by it. Either of these bikes would be a decent buy if you have some random handlebars or brakes to upgrade the heavy/not that great stuff on them. The Nashbar bike or one of the BD bikes is probably woth the extra money, but the Walmart ones are around half the price and probably at least good enough to experiement with. I would have bought one, but I ended up with great deals on used bikes instead.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/700C-Men-s...-Bike/13398142
The Genesis if you want a road bike with heavy steel frame.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr
https://www.walmart.com/ip/700C-Men-s...-Bike/13398142
The Genesis if you want a road bike with heavy steel frame.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr
