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Single Speed Conversion. Drive Side Crank???

  • 03-10-2016 11:12am
    #1
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    .....so, if I was to convert a geared bike (Surly DT) to a single speed, do I, or can one buy a single ring ds crank without buying a complete crankset?
    Cheers.


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    ford2600
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    Planet X wrote: »
    .....so, if I was to convert a geared bike (Surly DT) to a single speed, do I, or can one buy a single ring ds crank without buying a complete crankset?
    Cheers.

    If you have a compact with 110bcd these should work?

    http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/cyclocross-io-chainring-narrow-wide-style.htm

    make chain less likely to slip off, I just fitted the mtb equivalent.

    You might need different length bolts to attach ring.

    Not sure how to get chain line right if you have a compact, I was converting a triple so easy enough. Pretty sure @Alek has done it with a cx bike.

    You'll need to resize chain of course; I'll also fit a chain guide but you might get away with it if on road.

    MTB's set up 1 by 10 usually have a clutch rd which with nw chainring is apparently bombproof


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