Single Speed Addiction ?
08-12-21, 05:29 PM
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Single Speed Addiction ?
Last month I built up a couple SS MTB’s from some old frames I’d had for years .
Used coaster brake wheelsets to begin with , then switched over to freewheels .
Then I converted my Specialized Hardrock. My first vertical dropout conversion.
Next was my Schwinn Crisscross.
How many SS’s does a person need ? LOL
I still own a couple multi geared bikes , but I’m afraid they maybe in jeopardy before long .
Enjoying riding SS .
Used coaster brake wheelsets to begin with , then switched over to freewheels .
Then I converted my Specialized Hardrock. My first vertical dropout conversion.
Next was my Schwinn Crisscross.
How many SS’s does a person need ? LOL
I still own a couple multi geared bikes , but I’m afraid they maybe in jeopardy before long .
Enjoying riding SS .
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I recently converted my 20+ year old, former race bike, to a singlespeed. These days, it's getting about 50% of my ride days. I absolutely love it! This is the only MTB in my stable...
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I've got three singlespeeds and until today I had three geared bikes. Sold my road bike on CL this afternoon, and I plan to replace it with another singlespeed. Yes, they are addicting!
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08-12-21, 09:24 PM
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I currently have two single speeds. Tripper has a coaster brake which is awesome. One Way just has regular boring brakes haha. Something about having a coaster brake is more fun so I ride Tripper more.
I've been thinking of redoing my Rockhopper, similar to your Hardrock and CrissCross, but I've never done that conversion so I'm afraid I'd mess it up.
I've been thinking of redoing my Rockhopper, similar to your Hardrock and CrissCross, but I've never done that conversion so I'm afraid I'd mess it up.
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I wish the brakes were mechanical, it wouldn’t be a problem.
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I have a Rockhopper, I’d love to convert , but it has hydraulic disc brakes that need longer brake tubing to install a set of BMX bars on . Plus I’d have to swap out the cranks in addition to converting the rear wheel to SS . A lot of work and cost .
I wish the brakes were mechanical, it wouldn’t be a problem.
I wish the brakes were mechanical, it wouldn’t be a problem.
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Yes, it is addicting. I went through a period where every bike I saw was a candidate for conversion. Slowly that went away. Probably by the time I had 4 SS bikes.
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Let's see - currently at 3 fixed-gear, 10 geared - but the geared end of things is about to be thinned down to 6 or 7.
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Converted my Schwinn CrossCut this morning. Was able to cut my chain where it came out perfectly without needing any tensioner .
I’ll post a picture once I install my BMX bars that just got delivered today.
Now both of my Schwinn hybrids are SS’s .
I’ll post a picture once I install my BMX bars that just got delivered today.
Now both of my Schwinn hybrids are SS’s .
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Pics of the Crisscross and the Crosscut.
