I've got hold of a 1986 Raleigh Winner frame (60") and forks that I'm attempting to make in to a single speed.
However, after getting all the parts together I started fitting them together this morning. Now everything fits fine apart from two kinda major problems.
1. The Miche 1/8 track chain I bought is too short for the 48x18 combo I'm using. And when I say too short I mean by about 8 to 10 links? I'm guessing that if I bought a second chain of the same make and type I could join the two and re-split it at the right length?
2. The bike was originally designed for 27" wheels and I'm using 700's which are smaller, however, after purchasing long drop brakes the front seems to fit fine, but the back is still some 3-4mm into the tyre with the brake blocks at their fullest extent. I really want two brakes on the bike as I'm a little on the heavy side and it's quite hilly round here, so does anyone know how I can fix this?
Personally, I can't see any other way round the brake problem without looking for a frame designed for 700 wheels, but I'm hoping some of you fixed and SS boffins may have some inside info......
However, after getting all the parts together I started fitting them together this morning. Now everything fits fine apart from two kinda major problems.
1. The Miche 1/8 track chain I bought is too short for the 48x18 combo I'm using. And when I say too short I mean by about 8 to 10 links? I'm guessing that if I bought a second chain of the same make and type I could join the two and re-split it at the right length?
2. The bike was originally designed for 27" wheels and I'm using 700's which are smaller, however, after purchasing long drop brakes the front seems to fit fine, but the back is still some 3-4mm into the tyre with the brake blocks at their fullest extent. I really want two brakes on the bike as I'm a little on the heavy side and it's quite hilly round here, so does anyone know how I can fix this?
Personally, I can't see any other way round the brake problem without looking for a frame designed for 700 wheels, but I'm hoping some of you fixed and SS boffins may have some inside info......