Great big Singlespeed thread!

neebsta · Jan 10, 2012

AndyPA":15xh326z said:
neebsta":15xh326z said:

Andy,

You can do either. Buy a single speed specific wheel like Chris King, or use any wheel with cassette capability and instead of a cassette you fit a cheap single speed conversion kit. A great and cost effective way if you have spare wheels kicking around!

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thanks what wheel set from here ,mid range ? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mtb/wheels/

It depends on your budget! If it's your first try at single speed I'd say the cheaper the better!

cyfa2809 · Jan 10, 2012

And also if its first try, use a cassette wheel rather than ss specific.

AndyPA · Jan 11, 2012

Im going ss rear hub
If you built a dream steel frame ,what tubing ? what adjustable rear drop outs ?

neebsta · Jan 11, 2012

AndyPA":qor563mc said:
Im going ss rear hub
If you built a dream steel frame ,what tubing ? what adjustable rear drop outs ?

Not, sure...these are questions which vary massively on preference. I'm getting a Salsa El Mariachi as it's a 29er (want to try) it's got alternator drop outs and can be run SS or geared easily. I don't then have scores of bikes littering the garage. One bike performs a multitude of jobs, or so I hope!

3 bikes max is my new mantra!

AndyPA · Jan 11, 2012

Any body else got any input ? would a lugged ss custom frame be too left-field ? Lets hear your thoughts special cable routing etc etc ?

neebsta · Jan 11, 2012

Look at....

Orange 71 had a lovely SS custom frame built, have a search in the Readers bikes 98 ----> it will I'm sure give you some great ideas.

kaiser · Jan 16, 2012

I've added a small FAQ's to the OP, now in no way is it to stifle chat but hopefully be resource for singlespeeders.

If there are any threads you can think of that could be added post the links and I'll add it to the FAQ.

AndyPA · Jan 19, 2012

Ive bought a set of 853 tubing with Dedecia curved seat stays and paragon sliding drop outs,I am going to build something similar to a Black Cat frame.
If anybody is interested I will show the build or post a link

bryan555 · Jan 19, 2012

AndyPA":3f68ncim said:
Ive bought a set of 853 tubing with Dedecia curved seat stays and paragon sliding drop outs,I am going to build something similar to a Black Cat frame.
If anybody is interested I will show the build or post a link

Sounds interesting, I think that diserves it's own build thread

trek_y · Jan 25, 2012

Finished my first SS this weekend - Airborne Mosquito. Loving it

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