11 speed chain ring on single speed.
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11 speed chain ring on single speed.
Good Afternoon. After my bike was stolen a few years ago I've finally decided and am in a position to get a new one. I'm currently planning to get a vintage miyata 912 and convert it to single speed. I'd like to use a Shimano Dura-Ace Fc-R9000 55 tooth chain ring and a 13 tooth surly single speed cog. I'm not entirely sure how to go about such a thing and any and all advice would be welcome. and yes I know the chain ring is as much as the bike.
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I run a 90's Shimano 600 crankset with a 3/32 chainring and 1/8 chain and cog and have never run into issues. Just make sure your chain line and tension are tight and you'll be good to go.
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Have fun - good luck...
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A massive thank you to both of you! I had thought a higher gear ratio meant it would be easier to peddle the bike. The parts I'd chosen would have the opposite of the effect I wanted. Back to the drawing board for now and thanks for the replies
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