new SS conversion!
07-08-07 | 12:52 PM
#1
new SS conversion!
OK, I finally did it. took the freewheel off my old Univega, threaded on an 18 cog shimano, took off the derailers and shifters and cables, shortened the chain, pulled the wheel back in the dropouts to tighten the chain, and now it's a SS. Did I do it right? is there more to it? the chainline looks straight and it rides nice. 42:18 ratio. do I go up or down for an "easier" gear?
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Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
Last edited by rando; 07-08-07 at 01:10 PM.
07-08-07 | 02:26 PM
#3
thanks, man! I think I'll try a 20.
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"Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world". ~Grant Petersen
Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
"Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world". ~Grant Petersen
Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
