Single Speed

andydw69
andydw69 Posts: 45
edited January 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi All

Happy New Year to everyone.

I've got a 1996 Specialized Hardrock ready to be converted to singlespeed. I need advice on what parts to get?

Disc or Vs?
Which hub?
Which Crank?

All serious responses are welcome.

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    get a SS kit and a tensioner and use what you have.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    you don't need new brakes, hubs or cranks. As Nicklouse says, just get a singlespeed kit (replaces the 9 speed cassette), remove derailleurs etc and your big and granny rings up front and fit a tensioner.
    Production Privee Shan

    B'Twin Triban 5
  • Pfennig
    Pfennig Posts: 1
    It's a fairly simple conversion to do, mainly stripping your frame of gears and putting single chainring/sprocket combo on!

    I've done it using stuff from Charlie the BikeMonger (http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/). I think he still has videos on there that show you what to do, and he's a great chap who is most helpful!

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