From 21 Mt bike to 1 speed Mt bike.
08-27-15, 09:01 PM
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From 21 Mt bike to 1 speed Mt bike.
Ok so I have an old Bontrager Privateer, never rode it as much as I wanted to, never had the time with 3 young boys. Now they are grown and gone so I drug the old Bonty outta the shed complete with the original Rock Shox. I rode it so little the original tire are still on it with a few purple Control Tech parts! I'm trying to simplify my life with a single speed Mt bike and ditch all the freaking gears. Ideally my wish list is a shock front end with disk brakes. Short list I know, but if I can't sell my Bonty how hard would it be to convert it to a single speeder?
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Still has Shimano SPD pedals and my old Shimano shoes hanging on It!
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Still has Shimano SPD pedals and my old Shimano shoes hanging on It!
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08-27-15, 09:12 PM
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Email these guys. They're over in Kirkland....not sure how often you make it over on this side (seeing you're from Gig Harbor).
I saw this kit listed the other day. Not sure what else you might need. They have great customer service though/respond fast with emails.
AVT Single Speed Kit <br>Compatible with all Shimano 8, 9 or 10 speed hubs - www.AVT.Bike
I saw this kit listed the other day. Not sure what else you might need. They have great customer service though/respond fast with emails.
AVT Single Speed Kit <br>Compatible with all Shimano 8, 9 or 10 speed hubs - www.AVT.Bike
08-30-15, 09:23 AM
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I take the cassette apart and use the cog I want and the spacer in it if I need more I make then out of PVC pipe . There is a picture in the just because I can thread below
08-30-15, 11:20 AM
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+1. That's what I did.
09-01-15, 12:55 PM
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09-01-15, 03:26 PM
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I thought about piecing it out on Ebay, but would rather sell or trade it off. I'm a bit over 5'10" but have short little legs with a 30 inch inseam.
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