Possible to convert single speed to gears?

ben0.1
ben0.1 Posts: 78
edited April 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
I dare say there is a fairly definite answer to this...no. But if i was to buy a single speed bike would it be possible to put an 8 speed on it? if so how much would it cost? (approx)

Ben

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  • god1406
    god1406 Posts: 554
    The frame needs to have a mech hanger.

    You can get geared frames that can be run as singespeed. e.g the Santa Cruz Chameleon, or a DMR with their SwopOut dropouts.
    Rocky Ridge

    Stuff
  • ben0.1
    ben0.1 Posts: 78
    Oh yea didn't think about that,
    cheers for your help
    Ben
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    No. Cost would be too prohibitive TBH. Hanger for rear mech in some shape or form. New rear wheel, Cassette, shifter, rearmech, cables, braze on/cable stops for frame. Quickly looking at £120 plus before pricing hanger and cable stops/braze ons.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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