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Old 06-09-06 | 12:50 AM
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hello folks!

newbie here with a fixie conversion question. i have a verticle bracket and would like to convert this frame to a singlespeed. is this generally not recommended? how can you get the chain real tight on a verticle bracket?

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Old 06-09-06 | 12:52 AM
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Eno hub is one option here for vertical dropouts for the rear wheel
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Old 06-09-06 | 06:59 AM
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Eno hub is one option here for vertical dropouts for the rear wheel
Buy it here:

https://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/WINDHUENO

Or just get a new frame.
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Old 06-09-06 | 07:16 AM
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eccentric hub,
eccentric axle,
chain tensioner,
or a lucky fit.
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