Fixie conversion

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MartinM said:

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

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one ring and use the small ring at the front). It has Horizontal
dropouts so chain tension not an issue. For general commuting what

sort

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of ratio should I use?
TIA

But that would make it a single speed bike not a fixed.

true

I am not an

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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.

Yes have had that happen before on my previous station dog on the front
with just one ring; but have never dispensed with the whole derailleur.
Problem with the bike is the stop for the derailleur has worn away and
it keeps pinging forward so the chain is loose, and a single speed
seemed the simplest solution. Will have a play around, thanks.