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I'm going to build up a single speed using an on one inbred with slotted dropouts and it will have a Pro2 rear hub and a truvativ firex or SLX chainset. Thinking 32/16. Shimano QR
So I will be needing ?
Spacers/sprocket kit
Chain, 1/2 link?
Chaintug?
Chainring
i find 32/18 is better if you your doing hilly stuff some guys even run 32/20 . i use a 8speed chain ,been useing it 6 months and had no problem
We got some pretty steep hills round our way.
where you based ?
bah, was hoping for some late-night octopron akshun 🙁
Spacers/sprocket kit (yeh - get a wide-based sprocket for a proII)
Chain, 1/2 link? ("any" chain (8sp work fine IMlimitedE), possibly (probably) plus a half-link unless your frame has lots of adjustrability)
Chaintug? (yes, x1 for driveside - esp if you're on QRs)
Chainring (proper SS or "DH" one with longer teeth and no ramps work best)
Wide bodied sprocket so you don't rip the freehub body apart. Surly steel chainring.
Unsure whether I'd go HT2 on an SS though as the BBs don't last like older systems in my opinion.
Don't get a halflink chain though, they stretch really badly.
Thanks chaps
maybe look out for an older square taper chainset?
I'm based in Bradford. Ride a lot round Elland.