Single speed on a budget

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by COLEKO, Dec 21, 2007.

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  1. COLEKO

    COLEKO The Flying Hawaiian

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    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    This is a really cool thread for members that what to build a SS and a great way to find and pass on deals
     
    foofighter, Dec 22, 2007
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    I have a 19" Performance Access HT frame w/ Forte tensioner I will GIVE to someone looking to build a SS. Only catch is you gotta find a way to pick it up.
     
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    Coleko, Foo and I were talking about which rings to run. Are you planning 2:1 or something different? I have a feeling we might go 22 in the rear cause we gotta break ourselves in before going to a 16. :lol:
     
    northshore, Dec 22, 2007
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  5. COLEKO

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    Im starting with a 20 in the back. Then work my way down from there. My thinking is that a 22 will cause you to spin to much.:?:
     
    COLEKO, Dec 22, 2007
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    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    coleko: we rode with my buddy today who i regard as a billy goat in terms of his riding abilities...he was running 20 rear cog today and he was suffering hard...
     
    foofighter, Dec 22, 2007
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    1FG rider The G is for Gear

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    I think you guys are underestimating yourselves

    22t will be great on the climbs, but way to much spin on the flats to be any fun. You might have to getoff the bike and push at certain areas, but starting off with a 20t will be a good compromise. Besides running a taller gear will only make you stronger right?;)

    I also run 180mm cranks on both my SSs. 5mm over standard cranks doesn't seem like a lot, but there is a noticible difference in leverage on the climbs for me.
     
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    Hopefully the suffering wont be that bad[-o-]

    I was thinking about 180s but ill be sticking with 175 length cranks. I run 175s on my geared hardtail and they feel good when im out of the saddle climbing.
     
    COLEKO, Dec 22, 2007
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    Do dare go single speed, just to be cool? Or for the shear pain of it?:)
     
    gooseaholic, Dec 22, 2007
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    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    YES! and YES! :lol:
     
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    I knew S.T.R meant Stop Telling me to Ride
     
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    If your into love hate relationships go for it:lol:
     
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    and a smattering of getting spanked ;)
     
    foofighter, Dec 22, 2007
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    Thanks 1FG rider!! He hooked me up with the following for the SS project:

    Mavic 225 wheels, Cannondale hubs, and skewers
    Shimano chain tensinor
    Marz 130mm '01 fork rebuilt
    Hayes HMX1 mechanical brakes

    :bang::bang:for 100 bucks!
     
    northshore, Dec 23, 2007
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    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    dang that's a SMOKING DEAL!
     
    foofighter, Dec 23, 2007
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    1FG rider The G is for Gear

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    If I didn't get rid of those parts I may have been tempted to build another bike, which I really don't need. Have fun with the build! Just let me know when the bike is done and we'll break it in.
     
    1FG rider, Dec 23, 2007
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    :) Will do! We should schedule a SS ride with you, Foo, Coleko, and anyone else that wants to get in on the SS painful fun!
     
    northshore, Dec 23, 2007
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    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    Ken, check the trailhead, i'm taking votes on the SS ride next year.
     
    foofighter, Dec 23, 2007
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    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    I'll join you. I promise to find a gear and leave it for the entire ride. Call it my ghetto singlespeed.

    Like I said, count me in!
     
    Dino Brown, Dec 23, 2007
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    Dino, get an I.H. HT frame and convert!!
     
    northshore, Dec 23, 2007
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