Conversion to single speed

secretsam
secretsam Posts: 5,120
edited March 2013 in Road beginners
So, the sure sign a trend is dying is when I get into it - but have decided to convert the old 531 into a single speed (having just bought DT shifters for it, ahem :roll: )

Was going to use one of those cassette converter kits (with spacers, etc) and probably keep both front rings for now - anyone done this and can recommend me a set to buy?
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  • dhobiwallah
    dhobiwallah Posts: 272
    What do you mean by 'keep both front rings?'

    If you are s/s there is no slack in the chain (due no derailleur to take up the slack) so no way to change between the two front rings - so you may as well take off the one you aren't using...
  • estampida
    estampida Posts: 1,008
    yup

    single speed chain ring (optional) and new chain ring bolts which are thinner (ebay), your current ring will work (boom boom) :roll:

    superstar components for s/s kit (the spring version of the tensioners are more hassle than the solid arm versions)
    that is for freehub's, to go s/s on a screw on hub means you need to re space the rear axle or buy a s/s hub such as a bmx/track hub

    and you can run 5-6-7 speed chain on it (cheap)

    approx 2:1 ratio for pedaling
  • 16mm
    16mm Posts: 545
    An old 531 frame probably has sloping dropouts so you won't need a tensioner.

    The gusset SS kits are good, and the spacers are different widths, so allow 2 positions for the sprocket, to help with chain line.

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