Hi all,
So my friend has a 9 speed hunk of junk bike (he is getting a new one in 2 weeks) and the derailer is playing up (think the limit screws are shot, not sure).
He is bringing it over after work and we are going to make it single speed so we can get out and ride this weekend.
My question - does he need a single speed convertion kit with spacers etc. Or could we just strip of the derailer and cable etc and run the chain on the casette which is there already? My thinking is that due to the chain running angle is might slip up t the larger cogs (we need it on a smaller one for speed on the chicksands runs).
Thanks in advance for the advice everyone.
tbh, for a couple of rides I'd just put it in the 17/18 tooth at the back and not hit the shifters. Or does it play up even if you don't change gears?
the derailer keeps kicking it down a couple of gears (up the casette to the larger cogs) and is so dam clunky, moraless unridable.
theres a skrew (not sure on the name) which presses against the frame (on the dropouts) and controls the distance the derailer is away from it. I think thats buggered......just wondered if we just stripped the derailer off what would happen, would it just sit in on the high cogs where the chain is in a natural straight line to the chainring.
be easier/cheaper just to get a replacement derailleur (or steal one off another bike for a few days) than fannying about for hours trying to get a SS setup working.
best bet for a couple of rides, bung it in middle ring and 16/17/18 whichever at the back, and adjust the mech so it stays in that gear underload and over bumps. Shortening the chain will help, remove shifters/ring etc is you want.I'd just put it in the 17/18 tooth at the back and not hit the shifters
Middle chainring and 5th gear will give you the straightest chainline. If the chains not sitting on that gear with the mech on, could be the hanger is bent/twisted. If you take it off you may find the chain too slack but you might strike lucky.
Personally I'd get a conversion kit. You never know it may come in useful again
Jez www.followingthechainline.blogspot.com