Single Speed Specialized P2 2008 (alloy)

[Tezzasp2]

hey guys,
i just bought a DMR ss kit with chain tentioner, and we took it down to my local bike shop and they said they couldent fit it because it didnt have quick release it was bolt on. They also said it wont work because they couldent fit the tentioner on, and also said that you cant use it without a tentioner because it will have no tention in the chain and it will fall off. is this all true? or can it be done without a tentioner?
thanks,
tezzasp2

 

[tudorsi]

It can be done the P bikes have horizontal dropouts so you shouldn't need a tensioner.

 

[yakuza857]

dont p's have horisontell dropouts? if they do you dont need a tensioner

 

[Tezzasp2]

Yeah I'm pretty sure they have horizontal dropouts thanks guys.

 

[Tezzasp2]

now needing a through axel single speed kit. (told by bike shop)

 

[floody]

Rubbish, its not ideal, but it will work with a quick release.

IMO don't worry about swapping the axle - yet to find a decent aftermarket one - save for a good hub.

 

[tudorsi]

i think its time you looked at a new bike shop

 

[Big Hit 2008]

i think its time you looked at a new bike shop

Yeah mate, look for a new bike shop. SS kits fit on almost any hubs with a cassette body. Qr or Thru, it doesn't matter it will work.

 

[Tezzasp2]

hmmm yeah, beeen looking at going down to yarra... what are some other good bike shops around melb?

 

[tudorsi]

where abouts in melb are you?

 

[Tezzasp2]

eastern suburbs (Donvale/Park Orchards/Doncaster)

 

[tudorsi]

okay yvc is probably the best place to go

 

[Tezzasp2]

ahh k thanks for your help mate.

 

[MTBmaster05]

yer i got a 07 p2. i have just recently got single speed and i just used the horizontal dropouts and thats y i dont need a tensioner. 32-16 is a really good gear to go into too.

 

[Tezzasp2]

haha yee thats what gearing im going for.