The Single Speed Thread
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Igofastdh
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It's a Surly 1x1, so according to the website it's a 73mm English thread. I run a hollowtech II bb, same as in the photo.
geoff_tewierik
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Have blown through 2 spokes on the rear drive side of my GT Peace 9r this week. 
Too much torque
Looking for a 29" single speed rear wheel and not too sure what to get. I use the bike for commuting, so kerb hopping and ability to run a 50 x 622 Schwalbe Marathon Dureme is essential.
Suggestions?
Too much torque
Looking for a 29" single speed rear wheel and not too sure what to get. I use the bike for commuting, so kerb hopping and ability to run a 50 x 622 Schwalbe Marathon Dureme is essential.
Suggestions?
rabatt
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Hi! I usually hang out in the dirt jumping/freeride areas, but I dot mind the odd pedal around, but I don't have a pedally bike, so I'm planning to get a cube reaction gtc and SS it (for riding bottle lake/mcleans island in christchurch) now I have a question... Has anyone used SRAMs two speed automatic hub? (Not technically single speed I know) I can't find a whole lot of information on it, I hate derailiurs/cables/shifters, so having two gears without a cable sounds good to me!
Also does 36-16 sound right? (I'm sure this question has been answered many times before so ignore if you wish)
Cheers, rohan
Also does 36-16 sound right? (I'm sure this question has been answered many times before so ignore if you wish)
Cheers, rohan
I've ridden one rohan. It's a cool system, but not something you'd want off road as the shifting is a bit random and I don't think the hub is super durable. Especially if you were driving.
The only suitable igh drive train for mtb use is either an alfine 8 (not 11, they're a heap of crap) or rohloff hub. But then you're adding a lot of weight to the back of the bike. Which kills the ride..
I've wondered about a hammerschmidt single speed.. Or just do what I used to do on my commuter with two cogs on the back and swap depending where you're riding. Or just don't be soft.
And 2:1 is a good start if you want to get up hills..
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The only suitable igh drive train for mtb use is either an alfine 8 (not 11, they're a heap of crap) or rohloff hub. But then you're adding a lot of weight to the back of the bike. Which kills the ride..
I've wondered about a hammerschmidt single speed.. Or just do what I used to do on my commuter with two cogs on the back and swap depending where you're riding. Or just don't be soft.
And 2:1 is a good start if you want to get up hills..
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I'd recommend choosing a rim and hub independently and have it built up at a good LBS. I'm a big fan of Hope SS hubs (very quick engagement) and Stan's rims (arch). Not sure if Stan's would work for ur tyres? I run this combo and have been bullet proof for 5 years and counting.Have blown through 2 spokes on the rear drive side of my GT Peace 9r this week.
Too much torque
Looking for a 29" single speed rear wheel and not too sure what to get. I use the bike for commuting, so kerb hopping and ability to run a 50 x 622 Schwalbe Marathon Dureme is essential.
Suggestions?
alchemist
Manly Warringah MTB Club
How does a two speed bike be a single speed?
merc-blue
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I just picked up what looks like an old rigid Litespeed its a 26er with horizontal dropouts and Vbrake only,
I'm tossing up between building it up with a nice V brake SS bits, Paul hubs, Velocity rims, XTR V brakes(or 2014 XT Vbrakes) etc and keeping it rigid and super light or getting a disc brake tabs welded on and going a modern wheel, disc brakes and suspension forks.
I just want someone one to slap me over the head and tell me to drop the coin on building it light rigid and V braked, or an honest opinion will suffice.
Im just struggling to justify it a little because it seems so antiquated
I'm tossing up between building it up with a nice V brake SS bits, Paul hubs, Velocity rims, XTR V brakes(or 2014 XT Vbrakes) etc and keeping it rigid and super light or getting a disc brake tabs welded on and going a modern wheel, disc brakes and suspension forks.
I just want someone one to slap me over the head and tell me to drop the coin on building it light rigid and V braked, or an honest opinion will suffice.
Im just struggling to justify it a little because it seems so antiquated
moorey
call me Mia
Took my newly converted to SS Marley for a serious trail ride today. Geared for commuting (32/13) so it was a struggle up the hills.
60 km, 1300m climbed, had to push a couple of steep pinches but loved it.
Not something I plan to make a habit of, but had a ball on 98% of the ride.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/moorey1971/image_zps7872b280.jpg
60 km, 1300m climbed, had to push a couple of steep pinches but loved it.
Not something I plan to make a habit of, but had a ball on 98% of the ride.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/moorey1971/image_zps7872b280.jpg
geoff_tewierik
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Thanks, went with a rebuild of the standard hub and the standard WTB Speed Disc rim. Went with 2mm DT Swiss spokes and brass nipples. Just over $100 to get rebuilt. Happy with that.
Cool build. Stick with the v-brakes. A bit different since most run hydros these days. Enjoy it and ride the hell out of it!
WitchSnatch
Cannon Fodder
That look amazing! Had it out on the trails yet?
I've been looking into building up a ss29r or maybe a ss27.5.
Been looking at the Kona explosif, amongst others, but you've just thrown another into the mix!
p.s. what fork is that?
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WitchSnatch
Cannon Fodder
+1 on this, Either that or take your new factory wheelset straight the you LBS to have them trued/rebuilt. I bought a stock pair of chukkers a while ago that kept coming loose. Now they're going strong after a bike shop visit. But if you've got the money, build from scratch IMHO.
moorey
call me Mia
Quick Q, peeps. I run a regular hub with home made spacers. Running a 13/32 gearing, which is a bit high on long, hilly trail rides, but I use the 13 because it's wider, having the built in spacer from a 9sp cassette.
Id like to bang a 14t on, but all mine are narrow (no built in spacer), and will destroy the hope alu free hub body.
I don't want to change to a steel free hub, and I don't want to build up an SS hub.
Can an anyone point me to a wider based 14t, or even a 15t
Id like to bang a 14t on, but all mine are narrow (no built in spacer), and will destroy the hope alu free hub body.
I don't want to change to a steel free hub, and I don't want to build up an SS hub.
Can an anyone point me to a wider based 14t, or even a 15t
I always found surly ones to be the best value as they last but still around $30... Looks like they make a 15T ...
http://www.moruyabicycles.com.au/contents/en-uk/p5718_surly-single-speed-sprocket-15T.html