is it possible ????
#2
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From: Redding, CA.
Bikes: 1985 Vitus Carbone 3, 1982 Raleigh Super Record
Your really should read and search a little bit, I'm pretty sure all your answers are in a sticky for conversions.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...eed-Start-Here!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...eed-Start-Here!
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In short, yes it is possible but would cost more than it's worth for the conversion because of your frame. You need to be able to tension the chain on a fixed gear, but since your frame has vertical dropouts it has no way to adjust the chain tension, and therefore would need a hub with an eccentric axle to tension the chain reliably. These hubs are a bit expensive, so you shouldn't consider it worthwhile to put such an expensive component on an otherwise inexpensive bike. Go buy a proper-fitting old steel frame with horizontal dropouts to cut your teeth on.
And read this: https://sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html
And read this: https://sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html
#6
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From: Redding, CA.
Bikes: 1985 Vitus Carbone 3, 1982 Raleigh Super Record
^^^ best idea for you man, plus you will learn a lot along the way, and building up an old bike can be very fun (and frustrating at times), and it will really mean a lot more to you after it's done.
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