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Superide

06-01-08 08:09 AM

SS Question

I have a 2007 RockHopper that I am looking to go SS with. I have seen a coupe other people do it with out a tensioner, can you guys help me out with the magic number?

motoko

06-01-08 08:19 AM

what kinda dropouts has it go?

If they are horizontal ones, you can probably get away with installing a single speed kit and shortening the chain.

If vertical drop outs, you might want to consider a half chain link.

Superide

06-01-08 08:28 AM

Its vertical

motoko

06-01-08 08:37 AM

Then you'll need one of these.

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/chains.html

1/2 link is down by the bottom

Build your own

06-01-08 08:43 AM

http://www.63xc.com/toddp/halflink.htm or http://www.eehouse.org/fixin/formfmu.php

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