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11-14-09 | 04:45 AM

2mtr

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DIY spacer kit

I am converting a 9 speed wheel to single speed. Of course, I need some spacers to get the chainline right and not carry around 8 extra gears. Looking at prices for spacer kits, I was appalled. 20 dollars for some washers?
Anyone have tips for inexpensive DIY spacer kits?

11-14-09 | 06:36 AM

Eruption

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Somebody correct me if I am wrong on this but I thought I read somewhere that you can use PVC pipe cut to the correct length. Supposedly you can find pipe with the correct ID. Hope this helps

11-14-09 | 06:41 AM

HandsomeRyan

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11-14-09 | 03:41 PM

NickWhip

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I could never find pvc that fit right. there is this
https://www.ebikestop.com/cane_creek_...ial-HD2245.php

11-14-09 | 03:47 PM

Deshi

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Iv used copper pipe for headset spacers back in the day on my bmx. It worked great. They might offer it in the correct ID for a freehub body. Plus it would look sweet.

11-14-09 | 11:22 PM

tFUnK

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pvc pipe if you know what to look for and can cut it straight. otherwise just get a ss conversion kit for ~$20 but sometimes they come with a tensioner as well.

11-15-09 | 06:32 AM

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PVC pipe works, i found its best to use a reducer
like this https://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.js...pr43wx&x=0&y=0
40 to 32mm fits over the body and even has an O ring to grip the free hub bit

take your wheel down the hardware store and start trying to put pipe on it