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[Closed] SingleSpeed Question?

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Got hold of a OnOne Inbred frame with vertical dropouts so was wondering do I need to adapt the dropouts to use the frame as a singlespeed.


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 8:32 pm
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Chain tensioner is what you need. Or a "magic ratio" until the chain stretches...


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 8:34 pm
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Nope. Not if you use a tensioner/old-mech-with-limit-screws-in-the-right-place.

[EDIT] Beaten to it.


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 8:34 pm
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all you need is a chain tensioner so you can keep the chain taut and still be able to remove the rear wheel:
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Posted : 01/12/2010 8:35 pm
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Cheers for the speedy replies, I am building up a singlespeed for a couple of reasons that contradict each other 😕 😆 Firstly its a pub bike project but also to get fit on, May have to find a pub further away though.


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 8:41 pm
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where are you based? I've got a surly singulator (very nice chain tension whatsitthingymebob) you can have if you want, it's in one of the bits bins in the workshop


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 8:46 pm
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I'm in Colwyn Bay Norf Wales tazzy, wherabouts are you?


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 8:52 pm
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drop me an email mate with your address and I'll see if I can find it and I'll lob it in the post for you.


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 9:01 pm
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You're too nice Tazz. You need to get some mean in you. Helps you drive past little old ladies that have fallen over on the ice and stuff like that 😉


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 9:36 pm
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swede...shhhhhhhhh it helps to hide the fact I'm actually an evil criminal mastermind 😀


 
Posted : 01/12/2010 9:41 pm