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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 652
Posted By bikethis

Unfortunately we don't have those in England and...

Unfortunately we don't have those in England and the sort of equivalent only sell prebuilt bikes - not induvidual frames.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 517
Posted By bikethis

Unfortunately my frame won't allow for anything...

Unfortunately my frame won't allow for anything larger than a 42T.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 517
Posted By bikethis

Can you explain why please? I have a 34T...

Can you explain why please? I have a 34T chainring that I used to run on this bike and it worked fine apart from being too easy to pedal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-22, 01:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 517
Posted By bikethis

Understanding cog ratios

Hi guys,

I currently have a setup with a 42T front chainring and a 14T rear sprocket. I really like the resistance this gives me for riding around my area, however, I am wondering this:

If I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By bikethis

Update: Issue fixed by switching to the DMR...

Update:

Issue fixed by switching to the DMR tensioner. I believe the problem actually pertains to Surly, or more specifically, spring loaded tensioners in general. They simply lose their tension...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 732
Posted By bikethis

Hey so yeah. Guess I'll clarify. First off, yes,...

Hey so yeah. Guess I'll clarify. First off, yes, I was tensioning the spring with an 18mm cone wrench. The Singleator ships with the pull down spring fitted, which I tried and the chain skipping kept...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 652
Posted By bikethis

MTB frame that meets this criteria?

Hi guys,

I have a bit of a seemingly bizarre request. Does anyone know of a frame that meets this criteria:

Less than $300

Supports a front chainring size of 42 teeth

Horizontal sliding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 732
Posted By bikethis

I mean yeah dude.. it's going to be the same...

I mean yeah dude.. it's going to be the same tensioner otherwise I would have stated. Props for the essay though :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 732
Posted By bikethis

I adore this ratio. It works best for my strength...

I adore this ratio. It works best for my strength and since I'm mainly riding urban areas with the occasional subpar trail where I live, it works great.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 732
Posted By bikethis

Not to be condescending but reread the original...

Not to be condescending but reread the original post please if you're going to attempt to answer. I've already stated that both configurations don't work.

"I also can't tension the chain by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 732
Posted By bikethis

Yep, I did mention that the zipties are used...

Yep, I did mention that the zipties are used because the product is garbage. I've had 2 springs snap on me because they can't hold the tension. Others online have joked about the Surly only working...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 732
Posted By bikethis

Hey, both are brand spanking new. The skipping...

Hey, both are brand spanking new. The skipping completely stops when I push the chain up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By bikethis

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By bikethis

Correct chain length not possible?

Hello there, hopefully someone can help me out. I recently converted my hardtail MTB into a singlespeed. I'm using a 42T chainring with a 14T rear sprocket. The frame has vertical dropouts so I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 04:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 732
Posted By bikethis

Correct chain length not possible?

Hello there, hopefully someone can help me out. I recently converted my hardtail MTB into a singlespeed. I'm using a 42T chainring with a 14T rear sprocket. The frame has vertical dropouts so I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-22, 01:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 788
Posted By bikethis

How to know if you can add suspension to old frame?

Hi there,

I have an old Raleigh Ogre Max and I'm wondering if it's possible to switch out the forks and give it front suspension? How do I go about figuring this out? I can't find much on Google....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By bikethis

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By bikethis

Haha you're right! I'd guess just having it...

Haha you're right! I'd guess just having it positoned exactly opposite to what it is now would be better?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By bikethis

Thanks for this, very interesting read!

Thanks for this, very interesting read!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 08:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By bikethis

It's a Raleigh Maxim Ogre that I got for £10 :D

It's a Raleigh Maxim Ogre that I got for £10 :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By bikethis

How can you tell they're not designed for...

How can you tell they're not designed for horizontal dropouts?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 04:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By bikethis

Is this classed as a "Horizontal dropout"?

So I have this Raleigh bike and to me these dropouts look horizontal, but they are slightly slanted. What would these be classed as?
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By bikethis

hey man thanks for the advice but I've been...

hey man thanks for the advice but I've been riding this daily for hours on end and it's throwing up no issues and is giving me everything i need out of it. stay safe friend
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By bikethis

Just completed my first Singlespeed conversion

Dude I'm loving it. I went with 14t on the rear and 42t on the front chainring and it's amazing. It feels so much lighter, looks so much slicker and the control over the bike I've gained is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By bikethis

Update: I am now using a 42T chainring and 18T...

Update: I am now using a 42T chainring and 18T rear cog and the pedalling is much better. It's actually still a little bit too easy, so I'm downsizing the rear cog to 14T.

So in the end, I went...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-22, 05:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By bikethis

Do you mind telling me how kind sir? I used this...

Do you mind telling me how kind sir? I used this equation to calculate my current chain length and it works absolutely fine, bike rides perfectly. I'm looking at getting a tensioner because I want to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By bikethis

Using maths to calculate chain length? Singlespeed.

My chainstay is 16.92 inches, my rear cog has 18 teeth and my front chainring has 42 teeth. Using maths, I can calculate the perfect chain length.

16.92 * 2 = 33.84

18 / 4 = 4.5

42 / 4 =...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 06:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By bikethis

Thanks, the problem is my chainring is very close...

Thanks, the problem is my chainring is very close to hitting my frame, so I'm afraid if I go any bigger than the 40T, then my chainring will start griding against my frame!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 05:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By bikethis

Updating this thread incase anyone stumbles...

Updating this thread incase anyone stumbles accros it from Google. A 34 tooth chainring with an 18 tooth rear cog is WAY too easy to pedal. I'm not sure why people are recommending this ratio, maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-22, 01:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By bikethis

Hey many thanks for this. I'm definitely going to...

Hey many thanks for this. I'm definitely going to buy a dedicated tensioner and downsize on my chainring to a 34T.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By bikethis

Is that supposed to be a bad thing? Or is that...

Is that supposed to be a bad thing? Or is that sarcasm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By bikethis

Alright man my bad I'm new to the forum and...

Alright man my bad I'm new to the forum and thought it fit to post in general. Thanks for all the info guys :D I'm going with a 48T chainring and 18T cog.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By bikethis

Thanks for the info. I think moving forward I...

Thanks for the info. I think moving forward I actually will just buy a narrow wide chainring and attach it to my current crank. I've been doing some more digging I think I may actually be able to use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-22, 02:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By bikethis

Singlespeed Conversion Help!

Hi guys,

I have a BTWIN Rockrider 540 that I am converting to singlespeed. So far, I have the sprocket and spacers ordered and the chain from Amazon. I have two main questions that I hope can be...
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