As the drivetrain on my commuter nears replacing I'm idly thinking of going simpler/cheaper, since I only use about 4 gears of my 27. Would it be possible to convert a bog-standard hybrid frame to SS, what would it take, and could it be switched back? I appreciate it might not be cheaper to make the switch initially.
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Converting hybrid to SS
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Posted 3 years ago #
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Posted 3 years ago #
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I converted my Kona Dew to ss and used a surly chain tensioner (classifieds), spacers from 2 old cassettes (workshop), an ss chain (LBS) and washers (workshop) in lieu of short chainring bolts.
To switch back to geared, I'd need to put the cassette, 9 speed chain, middle and granny rings and the shifters & cables back on.
To do it at no cost, you can use your rear mech in place of the tensioner and a 9 speed chain will work fine.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Thanks guys, I knew it'd have been covered somewhere but couldn't find it!
The thread thepodge linked to mentioned a new wheel- is this not needed then?
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You only need a new wheel if you want one.
My ss hardtail has a DMR revolver ss hub, which takes a screw-on freewheel. This looks pretty, but the freewheel doesn't last anywhere near as long as a converted freehub body (which is what you have if you convert in the method I described above).
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remove your old cassette from your current wheel
buy single speed converter kit (I prefer ones with individual spacers such as onza)
stick converter kit on your wheel
fit chain tensioner if you don't have horizontal dropouts
remove front and rear shifter / cable / mech / chainrings you don't need
ride, ride, ride
Posted 3 years ago # -
remove your old cassette from your current wheel
buy single speed converter kit (I prefer ones with individual spacers such as onza)
stick converter kit on your wheel
fit chain tensioner if you don't have horizontal dropouts
remove front and rear shifter / cable / mech / chainrings you don't need
ride, ride, ride
Got it! Thanks all.
Posted 3 years ago #
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