Converting to single speed

AH_Shane

I want to convert my Carrera Vulcan 2008 to a single speed crank with the Shiamano Zee what else will i need to do this.

Thanks

The Rookie

To be clear, are you converting to single speed or 1x9/10? Assuming you mean single speed.....
Zee is a bit heavy duty for a Vulcan, why not get Deore, sell the rings and get an SS ring?
You'll need an SS kit for the freehub and a chain tensioner.

thistle_

Depends how nice you want it to look.

Cheap way:
A load of spacers from an old cassette
A sprocket from a cassette
A rear mech to use as a tensioner

More expensive way:
A singlespeed conversion kit for the rear
A singlespeed specific sprocket
A cheapo chain tensioner

Even more expensive way:
A flip flop rear wheel with sprockets
A less cheap chain tensioner

AH_Shane

if i can't use the shimano zee whats another good 1x10 speed crankset or even 1x8 speed would be good to save money

The Rookie

You can use ZEE, just not the best choice as they are heavy duty, you can use any chainset at all (even your existing one), but ideally any with removeable rings (such as a triple) and replace the rings with a single, so square taper, powerspline, ISIS, Octalink or external bearing. If you are going to buy new, I'd suggest Deore HT2, then sell the rings and bolts (as new) and get a single specific ring and bolts.

AH_Shane

will i need a chain guide for a 8x1 speed setup

cooldad

Or just leave the front mech on and limit it - it is a chain guide.
But I am confused - 8, 9 or 10? What cassette/shifters etc do you have?

AH_Shane

i am using 8 speed at the moment with a triple chainring and using the SX4 shifters