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Old 05-15-2008, 01:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Got a good deal on a rear SS wheel (with an SB 8 thrown in), 20t cog and a used Singulator from the bay. Got the last part in this morning so I went to town on my Vassago in my work partking lot during lunch. I was running the bike 1x9 with a Surly 32t chainring, so the conversion was a snap. Removed the rear derailer, shifter and swapped over the brake rotor. After that is was a matter of throwing on the Singulator and getting the chain to the correct length.

I'm going to have to swap out the chain since the SRAM 991 doesn't like the rear cog, but I should still be able to pull this project off for less than $100 total investment. Of course, since this is just an experiment, it could cost me a lot more since this bike will return to 1x9 at some point and if I catch the SS bug I'll be needing a new frame/fork.
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
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why?

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anywho, looks good
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
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There's a good chance you'll "catch the bug" as it were. I started with a SS conversion, bought a cheap-o 29'er SS and now I'm considering a lighter 29'er SS for racing. It's addicting.

Nice conversion BTW. Enjoy!
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:49 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks, basically did it for gits and shiggles. I was originally going to convert an old Fisher 29er, but I have that built up for road riding and it would have been a bit more of a pain. This took me less than half and hour.

Also, since I have the bike dialed in pretty mush where I want it I'll have a nice comparison on geared vs. SS.
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There's a good chance you'll "catch the bug" as it were. I started with a SS conversion, bought a cheap-o 29'er SS and now I'm considering a lighter 29'er SS for racing. It's addicting.

Nice conversion BTW. Enjoy!
yep, i'm thinking about selling the fs now...
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:56 PM   #7 (permalink)
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get a 29'er FS brian!
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Old 05-15-2008, 02:12 PM   #8 (permalink)
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get a 29'er FS brian!

I need a "No thanks Foo" button

FS and SS
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Old 05-15-2008, 02:15 PM   #9 (permalink)
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FS and SS

besides, i don't want my knees hitting those huge wheels...
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Old 05-15-2008, 02:16 PM   #10 (permalink)
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no i meant get a geared FS 29'er and a 29'er SS
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no i meant get a geared FS 29'er and a 29'er SS
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besides, i don't want my knees hitting those huge wheels...
knees what about your boys...
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knees what about your boys...
only when it's really warm out.
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Old 05-15-2008, 02:35 PM   #14 (permalink)
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you dont even know Doug...
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you dont even know Doug...

spill the beans. C'mon!!!!!!!!
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spill the beans. C'mon!!!!!!!!
auuggghhh every day 2-9 this SS that FS SS this....
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auuggghhh every day 2-9 this SS that FS SS this....

Homeboy has issues no doubt

back OT. Mr. Bean........The SCST is a great SS routeto try out the new set-up.
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back OT. Mr. Bean........The SCST is a great SS routeto try out the new set-up.
it's getting near time for an oc/sd ssufferfest.
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it's getting near time for an oc/sd ssufferfest.

ps. You may want to leave town the week of June 16th...... Wifey the three hellions and I will be staying for a week in DM
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