Sheldon’s kludges for derailerless bikes
01-21-23, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmb
Another 100+ miles in.
No problems!
The whole “it will slip and the skewer can’t handle the weight” is a fallacy from those that don’t know any better. It’s no more prone to slip than a nutted axle and there is no weight on the skewer.
No problems!
The whole “it will slip and the skewer can’t handle the weight” is a fallacy from those that don’t know any better. It’s no more prone to slip than a nutted axle and there is no weight on the skewer.
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02-07-23, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfchild
Yes it will slip and not only that, but your chain will also stretch and become longer and make it impossible to get a proper tension, there just isn't enough room for adjustment. A quick release skewer is also not designed to support the weigh of the bike and the rider.
No problems yet…
02-09-23, 07:17 PM
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I've wondered why my SS bikes don't have a QR on the front wheel.
It would make it so much easier to quickly remove the wheel and put the bike into my car's hatchback. I might have to look into it......
It would make it so much easier to quickly remove the wheel and put the bike into my car's hatchback. I might have to look into it......
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02-12-23, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfchild
It will slip and your chain will loose tension. Get a frame which is designed for SS/FG use.... if this is just a singlespeed conversion, use a chain tensioner.
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