Great big Singlespeed thread!

[shedobits]

More teeth equals better chain retention so that would be my recommendation.

 

[nstarmore]

Those absolute black cogs look just like the ones I use from aliexpress

Probably chinese rip offs then

 

[velofrog]

I've an unused Surly 22 if anyone wants one

Edit: now sold

 

[Splatter Paint]

I cocked up.

I decided in the end on a Halo Fat Cog, which arrived today. What I didn’t realise is that being designed for 1/8 single speed chains it is too wide for my current chain. If I run an 1/8 chain, it’ll probably foul my derailleur (tensioner) and won’t grip on the narrow-wide ring as well.

My single speed uses part worn 11 speed chains off my road bike, so I won’t be able to ‘recycle’ those anymore. I have considered putting the cog in the lathe and skimming 1mm off, but then I’d cut through the chrome and hardening.

Damn.

 

[tagnut69]

One day I will get rid of the tensioner and replace with an eccentric bb

 

[shedobits]

Great Bike, How do you plan to fit an eccentric BB? Interested as I would like to do the same.

 

[Hombre]

 

[coomber]

Classic. Nice

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Springtime legs and lungs: completely shot, no conditioning whatsoever. Perfect time for the onespeed
Can't shift, just have to push harder

 

[Lostcause]

Springtime legs and lungs: completely shot, no conditioning whatsoever. Perfect time for the onespeed View attachment 834568
Can't shift, just have to push harder

My mum says you’re a bad influence on me and Mrs Lostcause isn’t too happy with you either or at least she won’t be when she finds out what I’ve brought home now. Anyway inspired by you, this happened