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Just completed my first Singlespeed conversion

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Old 07-14-22, 08:35 AM
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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 pleasantly suprising!


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Old 07-14-22, 03:32 PM
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That's a taller gear than I'd want to climb with, but glad you're digging the single life!
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You're not getting a lot of wrap angle on the cog. Perhaps removing a chain link would help.
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Old 07-18-22, 09:29 AM
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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
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