Commuter project for a newbie

On-One Dan

Hi guys,

So i was given a bike. On-One Inbred. Im looking at swapping bits and bobs to make a commuter. My commute is about 6k and flat. I have no need for all them pesky gears. Its currently fitted with a Shimano Hollowtech I BB Deore LX crankset and a Deore 9 speed rear. I have a few questions.

Can I just swap out to a Hollowtech II?
What will I need for a single speed conversion?
Whats a good gear ratio?
How do I get the blinking BB off hehe.
What can I swap out to reduce overall weight of the bike?

Thanks in advance.

supersonic

I'd ride it a few times and see what gear you are comfortable in - then replicate that ratio.

You can swap to a HT2 - but if what you have works, I'd just put a single ring on it.

Some Inbreds have SS dropouts built in. If not, you will need a tensioner such as:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/gusset-bachelor-ss-tensioner/rp-prod17724?gs=1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwu-CuBRCQ2byQtMep7e0BEiQABQKlkbTigQJeLSfc1BhU-bj6iuwrtgGHvJ4ZbHtFQq7OIyIaAsQh8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
Though others are available with jockey wheels.

You will need a BB tool to remove your BB:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-bb-tool-octalink-square/rp-prod14914?gs=1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwu-CuBRCQ2byQtMep7e0BEiQABQKlkS5Qlfn3_DDODugUIu4-lH9WeclVZ9zv_pd-Z3UJcDAaAvxl8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

And a crank extractor to remove the cranks first:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-crank-extractor/rp-prod10181?gs=1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwu-CuBRCQ2byQtMep7e0BEiQABQKlkUUURRVljfQSMOltc7svd3PzYRQI132PYdN8LfDNnssaAlMo8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

On-One Dan

Sorry for the tardy reply. Deffinalt some greats tips there, thanks.

Now I just need some time off work for a stripdown, ill have a look to see how things are moving/sounding after I re-grease and clean stuff.

Thanks again.