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Post by Julio on Feb 13, 2006 16:56:41 GMT 8
Guys, I have an old steel road bike just hanging around (literally, from the ceiling) at home. It's a 7 speeder with downtube shifters. I'm planning to have it changed to a single-speed when I find the time and use it as a communter bike. My question is, what and how much are the expenses I will incur to have it converted? Yun the works na ha Thanks
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Post by king on Feb 13, 2006 19:23:42 GMT 8
julio, all you need is the converter, around P650, around P1000 for the chain tensioner and whatever you get charged for labor to remove all the other stuff. if you have horizontal dropouts you dont even need the tensioner. plus, if you get to sell all the other parts, you may even come up ahead! oh, get some new bar tape too. that's always nice
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Post by 32by18 on Feb 13, 2006 21:59:47 GMT 8
part of the fun in building an SS is trying to do it with as little expense as possible. King basically summed up what you would need to do to get it rolling...it's easy to get hooked on SS (and just as easy to get hooked spending for your SS project!) Have fun, and post pictures!
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Post by king on Feb 14, 2006 8:33:28 GMT 8
something i forgot- you'll need to get some lock ring washers for your crank bolts because they'll be too long after you remove one chain ring. you can get in packs them from Ace hardware. i dont have the exact size though.
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Post by bmxdude on Feb 14, 2006 19:21:33 GMT 8
guys,
gud evening, im also interested in converting my bike into SS. Where can i get it converted into SS? thanx in advance.
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Post by nine-inch-neils on Feb 14, 2006 19:46:11 GMT 8
bmxdude,
you can bring it to the nearest bikeshop that sells a 9-1 conversion (assuming you are using your mtb hub) and tensioner. If you're a do-it-yourself person, you can opt to just buy the 9-1 converter and tensioner. There are sub-boards that discuss how to do this.
I was informed that the bike shops listed below have these. There maybe a nearer bikeshop in your area.
1. Paulinas in Cartimar 2. CycleArt in Quiapo 3. Kings in Quiapo
More power.
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Post by alien_scream on Feb 15, 2006 9:44:11 GMT 8
guys, gud evening, im also interested in converting my bike into SS. Where can i get it converted into SS? thanx in advance. just convert you regular cassette to a 9-1 converter then shorten your chain and your good to go!!!!!
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Post by jibber on Apr 17, 2006 12:03:37 GMT 8
Having pedalled with 32x18's Surly and Jay P.'s Specialized singlespeeder's...I told myself I also wanted an SS rig ;D My goal was to convert my mtb to SS with the least cost and at the fastest time possible. So here it is: 1" PVC union tube = 13.5 pesos (this was the largest I could get so I have had to drill and file to increase the inner diameter from 1" to 1 3/8"). Washers = 15 pesos for a 10pcs/ pack (used four) Total expense = 28.5 pesos Started working on the conversion 3pm last Saturday and finished the setup around 6pm on the same day. I chose a 32 x 17 setup coz the next available cog of my 8 speed cogset is 20 teeth and I found it too slow during downhill and road runs. Pedalled my SS rig up and around Sta. Rosa trails yesterday and there's only one thing I can say about it...suhweeetttt ;D Next saturday I'll try to climb mud spring at Mount Makiling...now this time I think it will really hurt my legs
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Post by wcoastbo on Apr 18, 2006 1:52:54 GMT 8
very nice Jibber! I was also able to convert my SS with minimal expenses, you might have the record for least cost. what tensioner are you using? old derailleur?
You're legs will get used to the gearing, just keep pedaling through the leg burn and the strength will come.
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Post by wcoastbo on Apr 18, 2006 1:59:38 GMT 8
nevermind jibber. I just saw your SS on the other thread. nice rig and good job on the conversion.
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Post by joes on Apr 18, 2006 11:50:53 GMT 8
i got my 9 to 1 converter for P350.00. got the tentioner for P700.00. still need to bring my ratio down to 36x18. i'm currently running 40x18. mabigat, pero ok pang DJ. was at 1st worried about dropping chains. played with the bike last sunday, never dropped the chain.
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Post by alien_scream on Apr 18, 2006 11:56:06 GMT 8
i got my 9 to 1 converter for P350.00. got the tentioner for P700.00. still need to bring my ratio down to 36x18. i'm currently running 40x18. mabigat, pero ok pang DJ. was at 1st worried about dropping chains. played with the bike last sunday, never dropped the chain. hey joes!!!! try using a 36x16 gearing!!! thats what i use!!!! not to hard and not to soft!!!!!
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Post by joes on Apr 18, 2006 12:15:17 GMT 8
yes i will be switching to 36s by the end of the month. i'm just going to train with the heavier gearing for a while. hirap mabigat gearing, walang pedal kicks. ;D
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Post by OnebyOne on May 5, 2006 2:52:36 GMT 8
Converting an old bike into singlespeed is relatively cheap... getting hook up with it is expensive ...You tend to look/buy a Singlespeed specific frame and parts sooner or later... ;D
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Post by cobym on May 31, 2006 13:51:46 GMT 8
Let me see... I had in my parts closet:
HT frame Headset Seatpost (thudbuster) Hbar crankset and bb tires (lots) and tubes grips
I bought:
rigid fork - 800 vbrakes and levers - 800 Stem - 300 saddle - 300 Da bomb 9-1 converter - 500 tensioner - 750 used wheelset - 1300 Rims (mavic 221) - 1100 (pair) spare tube -120 qr skewers - 250
plus labor for wheelbuilding - 200
total - P6,420.00
plus merienda
Not bad considering what I started out with. If you've got lots of parts lying around, or a old bike, it will be much cheaper.
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Post by >rocketman> on May 31, 2006 23:53:46 GMT 8
Here's a record for the least cost and least amount of time converting an exisitng rig to a ss, not a true ss but the speed is fixed.
I did this once on my full suspension for fun and training, climb those flyovers at nagtahan,
How about taping your left and right shifters where the drivetrain gears is set that you are comfortable with.
lots of tape in your household, : absolutely a FREEBIE!
Total Expense: P 0,000.00 as in nada..
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Post by xctofi on Jun 1, 2006 0:38:40 GMT 8
Why bother with the tapes,its real simple. [glow=red,2,300]don't shift[/glow] hehehee ;D Here's a record for the least cost and leat amount of time converting an exisitng rig to a ss, not a true ss but the speed is fixed. I did this once on my full suspension for fun and training, climb those flyovers at nagtahan, How about taping your left and right shifters where the drivetrain gears is set that you are comfortable with. lots of tape in your household, : absolutely a FREEBIE! Total Expense: P 0,000.00 as in nada..
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Post by >rocketman> on Jun 2, 2006 9:53:22 GMT 8
you can cheat with un taped/ open shifters, which defeats the purpose of SS.
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Post by gilbs72 on Sept 13, 2006 11:51:01 GMT 8
Planning to go on with my SS conversion from my old steel "mall bike". Some questions...
I have long horizontal dropouts on my steel mtb (the real h-dropout, not the track fork ends). Do these have enough travel to tension a chain without the use of a tensioner?
My rear hub is the screw-on sprocket type. Do I still need the converter or do I just unscrew the 7-speed set and screw-on a single speed sprocket?
Are there advantages with a pure SS chainring (without the ramps, pins and unequal teeth) compared to a conversion from triple chainring? What's the chain you recommend if I get an SS specific chainring/sprocket?
And of course--in keeping with the spirit of this thread--how much will the conversion cost me, assuming the above? I will still add the cost of new brake levers since I'm currently using a shifter-lever combo.
Thanks bros for your help.
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Post by cobym on Sept 13, 2006 20:31:43 GMT 8
the horizontal dropouts are ok to tension your chain. No need for a tensioner.
The hub is ss ready! just get a ss sprocket/freewheel of your desired size.
No need for an SS chainring at this point. The chain will stay on.
Just use your old chain and chainring for now, unless you want to get new ones. If you do, get a chain and chainring thats compatible with your sprocket. (bmx sprocket=bmx chain=bmx chainring, or whatever, etc.)
Cost can be really minimal (cost of sprocket and levers), or tens of thousands. depends on you!
have fun!
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