SS noob questions

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by chevrolegs, Mar 15, 2009.

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  1. OTB_again

    OTB_again Hophead

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    Looks like you could also remove your der hanger now too?
     
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  2. live_in_hilo@yahoo.com

    [email protected] hilo boi

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    im thinking of converting my bike to a single speed. once the spacers are on then the cog then the spacers is there anything after the last spacer that goes on to lock everything in or does the frame lock it in at that point? sorry but i just dont know anything about single speeds.
     
    [email protected], Mar 23, 2009
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  3. mfoga

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    You use the locking cap just like with a cassette.
     
    mfoga, Mar 23, 2009
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    It looks like the Derailleur hanger actually forms a part of the dropout. Kind of like this.
     

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  5. chevrolegs

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    Yeah, I don't think I can take that part off..

    So far I've ridden the Loop twice with this bad boy with no issues. There's just one hill I can't make it up, but I'll probably conquer it tomorrow when I give it another shot. The only issue I'm having with SS is that I hate that I can't really go fast on the straights! I'm used to changing up to the big rings on the straights but now I have to cruise..
     
    chevrolegs, Mar 23, 2009
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  6. Lambda_drive

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    Spin and coast. ;)
     
    Lambda_drive, Mar 23, 2009
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  7. mtnbikerfred

    mtnbikerfred Super Moderator

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    Nah. Wait, lemme get my camera :p :D :p :D
     
    mtnbikerfred, Mar 23, 2009
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  8. Rockinthecasbah

    Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. Unleased

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    spin like hell !
     
    Rockinthecasbah, Mar 23, 2009
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  9. chevrolegs

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    HAH! I'm probably going to be giving it another go tomorrow afternoon if anyone is down.
     
    chevrolegs, Mar 23, 2009
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  10. Shu

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    Screw the new longer chain ring bolts....just add 5 more zip ties....:lol:
     
    Shu, Mar 23, 2009
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  11. chevrolegs

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    Haha, they seem to be working fine. It may look like I'm only using the zip ties to hold it all together but the chain ring bolts are all there secured, the zip ties just keep them from moving around like they did before the zip ties were in place.
     
    chevrolegs, Mar 23, 2009
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  12. Abui

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    I see a taco'd chainring in your future. Maybe in your calf.
     
    Abui, Mar 23, 2009
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    scruffylooking Stuck up, half witted...

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    I love ghetto zip tie components. :lol: I've used zip ties as spacers on my my 9 speed freehub for a single speed. Super ghetto but it held up fine for months until I took it apart to sell.
     
    scruffylooking, Mar 23, 2009
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  14. mtnbikerfred

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    I *may* have a chairing thing for you. It's huge in diameter (it'll look like you're pushing a really big gear!!) but thin, so it's light.
     
    mtnbikerfred, Mar 24, 2009
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    This is one of the most amusing threads I've read in a while. The pics of the ghetto bike with loose chain and zip ties are priceless. I can't help but check back every few days to see how the build is going. Thanks!
     
    Winger, Mar 24, 2009
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