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Single speed for free! 18 or 21 into a single with no parts.

Old 12-28-11, 01:28 PM
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Single speed for free! 18 or 21 into a single with no parts.

A little vid i made on how to make a single speed out of an 18 speed bike for free.
Hope you like it.
A fun little project for that junker sitting around!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BweN-...jw44EM2be07Ohc
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Old 12-28-11, 01:39 PM
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yeah.
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Free single speed with no parts OR labor. Stop shifting.
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Old 12-28-11, 07:40 PM
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I had no idea this was possible. Maybe you should repost this in the mechanics sub-forum just in case they are unaware too.
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Originally Posted by jimmytango
I had no idea this was possible. Maybe you should repost this in the mechanics sub-forum just in case they are unaware too.
my sarcasm meter is broken and as a result I can't tell if you are serious or not
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That's pretty smart. CAUTION: ONLY ADISABLE ON WALLMART BIKES AND CHEAP DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS
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Old 12-28-11, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AEO
my sarcasm meter is broken and as a result I can't tell if you are serious or not
Okay, no sarcasm: This whole video sux.
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Originally Posted by AEO
my sarcasm meter is broken and as a result I can't tell if you are serious or not
Oh man, I think my sarcasm may have broken your meter... I've been converting ****ty mountain bikes and old Schwinns for about fifteen years. I have never ridden a bike with more than one speed for more than a day. The only difference is that I just took off the shifting mechanisms and shortened the chain. This dude is taking it too far.
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I was waiting for the "Expert Village" line..
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