Single Speed Conversion

[Dead Rats]

This looks pretty cheap too.... Could do the job?

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CST ... d-crankset

aye

 

[IDB1]

Those are SR cranks, can't remember what they came off.. possibly a GT LTS..
Had to grind the pin on the back of the drive arm down to stop catching on the chain..

They'll be replaced soon, got 2 sets coming for that bike now (bloody typical ) . .

I got my 'kit' from Superstar Components
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Superstar-Components-Tibolts

Used them for a few things and the service is excellent.. budget kit but the quality is decent too...

 

[IDB1]

can't you just put the links back on the chain?

I did put 1 back on.. bloody trial that was

Seems a nice tension now though.. so I'll give it a whirl (one day) and see what gives..

With chains being so cheap it's gotta be worth a try 'as is' . .

 

[TSP]

I think I've figured it out, when I say that what I mean is I think you guys have helped me understand it

I think I'll get one of each of the following -

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/Cassettes/ ... _2192.html (using the 16t cog)

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FSOOSSD/on-one-doofer

1 x crankset with a 32 toothed ring

1 x singlespeed chain

I think

Oh and then figure out some sort of bottom bracket!

 

[IDB1]

Standard bottom bracket for the cranks..

Dealt with Woollyhatshop a few times too.. good service from those guys

 

[JamesM]

un-roundness*

* can't remember the technical term

Out-of-roundness.

No charge!!!

 

[suburbanreuben]

You won't find stainless steel at many DIY stores

 

[JamesM]

I think I'll get one of each of the following -

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/Cassettes/ ... _2192.html (using the 16t cog)

That kit doesnt really offer any adjustment for chainline. Better to get a kit with lots of thinner spacers.

I use the spacer kit at the top of this page:

http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shopsingle.html

Also the shimano DX-R cogs further down that page are good quality.

These chains are very good too:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=25433

 

[IDB1]

The spacers supplied in the Superstars kit are lots of sizes..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Singlespeed-Kit-1 ... 1352wt_963

They don't have ant 14T kits listed but could be worth a message to ask ..

Their tensioner also adjusts for chainline..

 

[Dead Rats]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=22772