I have an old racer which I use for taking on the train, and am thinking of doing a cheapo fixie conversion (ie just put the chain on one ring and use the small ring at the front). It has Horizontal dropouts so chain tension not an issue. For general commuting what
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of ratio should I use? TIA
But that would make it a single speed bike not a fixed. I am not an officianado on single speeds or fixeds but surely with no rear mech you'll get chainline issues (such as derailling) too if you are not careful.
But that would make it a single speed bike not a fixed. I am not an officianado on single speeds or fixeds but surely with no rear mech you'll get chainline issues (such as derailling) too if you are not careful.
The pile of junk I've lent to a mate in an effort to kill him has been 'converted' to single speed. No chainline issues, although everything else is shot. Guess it depends what gear you want it in.
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But that would make it a single speed bike not a fixed. I am not an officianado on single speeds or fixeds but surely with no rear mech you'll get chainline issues (such as derailling) too if you are not careful.
The pile of junk I've lent to a mate in an effort to kill him has been 'converted' to single speed. No chainline issues, although everything else is shot. Guess it depends what gear you want it in.
Well fate intervened; the derailleur packed up so I convereted it yesterday to a 42x18. So far the chain has not fallen off, but the problem is getting the chainset bolts to tighten up after taking the front chainwheel off. Of course it could all end in tears if they decide to ban the bike from the new trains ;-(
problem is getting the chainset bolts to tighten up after taking the front chainwheel off. Of course it could all end in tears if they decide to ban the bike from the new trains ;-(
Any old chainring and a hacksaw will yield five suitable washers to take up the slack -- --- Marten
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problem is getting the chainset bolts to tighten up after taking the front chainwheel off. Of course it could all end in tears if they decide to ban the bike from the new trains ;-(
Any old chainring and a hacksaw will yield five suitable washers to take up the slack
Did think of that but have found that the Law of Sod states that I will need the chainring at some point; this was recently the case with: rear mech frame stem etc. etc.
