Electric_Andy
Heavy Metal Fan
- Location
- Plymouth
Hi all,
haven't been on a bike for ages, have now decided to convert my magnesium frame Carrera to a single speed. I currently have an 18t rear with spacers, going to get a chain tensioner (as my drop-outs are nearly vertical). I'm thinking a 44t front chain ring, does that sound reasonable? It's hilly round here and I'm not that fit, but figured that ratio would be ok for a few shorter runs and maybe the odd commute (5 mile each way).
I've trawled e-bay, Amazon, Evans, Wiggle for coloured front rings but does anyone know anywhere else? It's not going to be used that often so only need a cheap one (<£20).
Next I'm going to sand and prepare the frame, was thinking either vinyl wrap or just spraying it. Going to hack off the eyelets for gear change cables as well. I already have a light tan saddle (charge spoon), and am re-using some MTB handlebars but may well lop half an inch of the ends.
As a road bike (i.e. in it's original 2x10 spd form with drops and 105 groupset) it weighed 9.5 kg so I think it's going to be nice and light.
haven't been on a bike for ages, have now decided to convert my magnesium frame Carrera to a single speed. I currently have an 18t rear with spacers, going to get a chain tensioner (as my drop-outs are nearly vertical). I'm thinking a 44t front chain ring, does that sound reasonable? It's hilly round here and I'm not that fit, but figured that ratio would be ok for a few shorter runs and maybe the odd commute (5 mile each way).
I've trawled e-bay, Amazon, Evans, Wiggle for coloured front rings but does anyone know anywhere else? It's not going to be used that often so only need a cheap one (<£20).
Next I'm going to sand and prepare the frame, was thinking either vinyl wrap or just spraying it. Going to hack off the eyelets for gear change cables as well. I already have a light tan saddle (charge spoon), and am re-using some MTB handlebars but may well lop half an inch of the ends.
As a road bike (i.e. in it's original 2x10 spd form with drops and 105 groupset) it weighed 9.5 kg so I think it's going to be nice and light.