Single Speed Scott Scale

m00nd0g
m00nd0g Posts: 176
edited October 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
I have a Scott Scale I want to run Single speed.
I have found this picture which has been converted to SS.
I have an ali frame rather than a carbon one as pictured.

http://velospace.org/node/16387

I dont want to use a chain tensioner.
Should this be possible?

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    if the chain stay length is the same then yes.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Salsa
    Salsa Posts: 753
    The one in the picture uses a White Industries ENO hub which has an eccentric axle to tension the chain, it's not a magic ratio conversion if that's what your thinking.

    http://www.whiteind.com/rearhubs/singlespeedhubs.html
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Just use a tensioner, much easier. Only way you could probably get it working without a tensioner would be with horizontal dropouts, but not many bikes come with them.

    Why don't you want to use a tensioner? When I had a single speed back in the states, I ran it with the tensioner upwards instead of down, and rather liked the look.
    My London Road
  • m00nd0g
    m00nd0g Posts: 176
    I dont like the look of tensioners!
    If I use one would prefer to make the bike three speed.
    Anyone done this?
    Guess its just better to buy a suitable frame :(
  • Salsa
    Salsa Posts: 753
    You don't have to use a tensioner, I have had two MTB's running without tensioners. My oldskool Marin converted to a commuter runs 44/18 no tensioner & I had a Kona that worked with 32/16. The Kona was a little bit out but worked fine.

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    There's an web site that can help >
    http://www.eehouse.org/fixin/tutorial.php

    A tensioner solves all the problems though :wink:
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    You can always run a roller type chain guide at the front as a tensioner (one below only) if you prefer that look to one at the rear.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • stumpy4ever
    stumpy4ever Posts: 26
    i have a dinky "on one" tensioner - super easy to fix vs trying to find magic ratio etc. i think it looks just as cool and saved so much faffing about. i havent needed half link chainlink , and have had no issues in "push down" mode.

    dmr one also pretty nice but a bit too orange for me.


    mine runs just as quite as my road commute SS.

    someone elses bike with doofer fitted here.
    http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk20 ... 0_1632.jpg

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