Convert shimano 10 speed cassette to single speed

pastie
pastie Posts: 43
edited December 2014 in Workshop
I am converting an old road bike to single speed, but have a 10 speed shimano cassette on the hub in question. Most kits / spacers are for 8/9 speed hubs. I plan to use the 39 ring from the front with short bolts, and run a 15 or 16 cog. I'm a newbie to all this - is it a simple matter of adding another spacer / cog to fill the space? I'm keen to get the rear to look as clean as possible, and like the idea of the spacer kits rather than filling with old cogs. Also, is there a problem with chain types? I bow to superior knowledge!

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    the hubs are the same 8/9/10 (unless it is a 10spd only shimano branded hub).
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