replacing drivetrain on a SS

jj1075 said:

I bought a slightly used single speed a few months ago to see if I liked
the whole concept. Well I do but I've managed to wear down the drivetrain
after only maybe 600 miles. I was wondering who makes a good set of quality
components like free wheels,cogs, rings etc. Also, a good chain as well. I
understand the need to replace these parts often in comparison to
multi-geared rigs, but I'd like to get stuff that lasts for a bit.

Also, brake pads...the pads that come with the Avid 3.0's wear pretty
quick. Any recommendations on what to use instead of the Avid replacements?

Thanks in advance,

JJ

If you put a decent chainring like a Spot on there, it sould love you
long time. An ACS Claws freewheel will run pretty much forever, with
only an occasional need for any work.
Buy a good chain. I like SRAM PC 99 chains, but any top-end 8 or 9
speed chain (or 10, for that matter. I have a Campagnolo Record 10
speed chain on mine) will work quite well.
Really, a SS needs LESS replacement of these things than a muti does,
not more. If your chain line is good and you keep the chain lubed, you
should get good service from your drivetrain for a really long time.

Get WTB Razor Blade pads. They are great.

miles

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jj1075 said:

I bought a slightly used single speed a few months ago to see if I liked
the whole concept. Well I do but I've managed to wear down the drivetrain
after only maybe 600 miles. I was wondering who makes a good set of quality
components like free wheels,cogs, rings etc. Also, a good chain as well. I
understand the need to replace these parts often in comparison to
multi-geared rigs, but I'd like to get stuff that lasts for a bit.

Also, brake pads...the pads that come with the Avid 3.0's wear pretty
quick. Any recommendations on what to use instead of the Avid replacements?

Thanks in advance,

JJ

If you put a decent chainring like a Spot on there, it sould love you
long time.

There is thruth in those words, as mine is going on well over a year.

Quoted message said:

An ACS Claws freewheel will run pretty much forever, with
only an occasional need for any work.

Ditto. Stay away from [censored] freehubs unless you weigh under 100
lbs.

Quoted message said:

Buy a good chain. I like SRAM PC 99 chains, but any top-end 8 or 9
speed chain (or 10, for that matter. I have a Campagnolo Record 10
speed chain on mine) will work quite well.

I need to post a pic of my new SS chain. It's obnoxious. My only
advice is to stay away from the Sram PC-1. They are complete and
utter [censored].

Quoted message said:

Really, a SS needs LESS replacement of these things than a muti does,
not more. If your chain line is good and you keep the chain lubed, you
should get good service from your drivetrain for a really long time.

Simplicity is cheap too, after initial investments anyway.

Quoted message said:

Get WTB Razor Blade pads. They are great.

Agreed. I use Ritchey reds with some success too.

JD

Quoted message said:

If you put a decent chainring like a Spot on there, it sould love you
long time.

There is thruth in those words, as mine is going on well over a year.

Quoted message said:

An ACS Claws freewheel will run pretty much forever, with
only an occasional need for any work.

Ditto. Stay away from [censored] freehubs unless you weigh under 100
lbs.

Quoted message said:

Buy a good chain. I like SRAM PC 99 chains, but any top-end 8 or 9
speed chain (or 10, for that matter. I have a Campagnolo Record 10
speed chain on mine) will work quite well.

I need to post a pic of my new SS chain. It's obnoxious. My only
advice is to stay away from the Sram PC-1. They are complete and
utter [censored].

Quoted message said:

Really, a SS needs LESS replacement of these things than a muti does,
not more. If your chain line is good and you keep the chain lubed, you
should get good service from your drivetrain for a really long time.

Simplicity is cheap too, after initial investments anyway.

Quoted message said:

Get WTB Razor Blade pads. They are great.

Agreed. I use Ritchey reds with some success too.

JD<<

Thanks for the info and advice, fellas. I'm looking at the Spot stuff now.
The titanium cog looks interesting as well from Spot. I gotta learn up on
titanium some before I lay down $40 though. I'd like to know if there is a
big gain in durability using this metal over steel or Al.

I guess I'll go hunt down some of those WTB pads at the bike shops
tomorrow.

Thanks again....

JJ