How to make a Singlespeed Bicycle? 60 minutes to build up a cheap cool single speed bike!
Some inspiration from Georg via E-Mail - marked with ** |
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| First of all! BUY an old bicycle, don't steel it! Give attention to SIZE & *DROP-OUTS* |
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| Prepare the tools. |
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| Prepare yourself. Hoody, Oakley sunglasses, green camo cap :) |
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| … next … REMOVE ALL! - *Maybe not the bartape, save work* :) |
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| Remove front & rear derailleur, chain, saddle, bar tape *(maybe not *g*)* ... |
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| Sure you have the right drop-outs? |
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| Remove the cassette. |
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| All needs to be cleaned a bit. |
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| More tools. |
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| Find your right cog size. *You should use the bike for a week, allways using the same gear for the whole day, and see what ratio you need* |
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| Fill up the freewheel body with spacers and tighten the cog. *Spacers can be found in old cassettes or you local bicycle shop, they are different for Campagnolo or Shimano!* |
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| Half time. |
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| Mount the rear wheel. |
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| Trash. |
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| Bring the smaller chainring to the front if you aren't sure which ratio you need. *Dont use any Biopace chainring - won'nt work!* |
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| Tighten all chainring bolts very well. |
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| May you will need a flat washer. |
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| Shorten the chain. |
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| Give attention to the cainline. *Fixed-gear and Singlespeed hubs have a chainline of about 40-42 mm centerline of the frame/hub to center of the sprocket.* |
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| Find the right chain tension. |
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| If you haven't the right drop-outs, you will need a chain tensioner. |
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| Mount a cool vintage saddle like this white Flite. |
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| A new fancy bar tape. |
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| Finishing |
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| Trash |
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| Alternate setup. |
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| Add stickers and a bottle cage holder … |
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| Your new Singlespeed bicycle is ready, now let's have a beer … |
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| … or two. Need assistance? Write me an E-Mail. legend at this domain.at |
