Using vertical dropouts for a fixed gear?
08-23-04 | 03:24 PM
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Using vertical dropouts for a fixed gear?
Is it possible to do this? No Surly singleator or anything...
Like, has anyone gotten lucky and had chainrings/cog/chainstays that are perfectly spaced out so they get the right chain tension?
Just wondering. I'm starting to hate my trek1000c, and am wondering if i can make it into a nice fixie.
Like, has anyone gotten lucky and had chainrings/cog/chainstays that are perfectly spaced out so they get the right chain tension?
Just wondering. I'm starting to hate my trek1000c, and am wondering if i can make it into a nice fixie.
08-23-04 | 03:28 PM
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Rear wheel with an eccentric hub, ie White Industries Eno eccentric. I've got one and love it. Quality product.
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08-23-04 | 03:37 PM
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I got lucky with my stumpjumper SS/Fixie. The 44/16 works out perfectly, no tensioner. But as I said, I got lucky. There are a few web sites that have tools to find a gearing that works. I have them saved at home but not here at work. You just need to measure the chainstay.
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