My Single Speed Project - Need help along the way.

[fossyant]

So its one of these I need http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DICTA-14T...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item5d2f3b02e6
Do you need some sort of spacers to fill the gaps and make it line up with the chain ring?

That's the part I meant. It just screws on the hub. You may need a different length bottom bracket to get the chain lines

 

[biggs682]

easiest thing to do is use original crankset , replace rear gear set with a dicta single speed unit ie like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16-TOOTH-...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5659ee55fb and then have your local bike shop re dish wheel to suit and hey presto ........... simples have done above quite a few times and never had a problem

 

[Peter Armstrong]

easiest thing to do is use original crankset , replace rear gear set with a dicta single speed unit ie like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16-TOOTH-...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5659ee55fb and then have your local bike shop re dish wheel to suit and hey presto ........... simples have done above quite a few times and never had a problem

I would but I smashed the chain ring with a hammer getting the cranks off. Oops.

 

[biggs682]

I would but I smashed the chain ring with a hammer getting the cranks off. Oops.

oh ok , in that case then best not use that , the one you linked should be ok if same drive as old bottom bracket if not you will need a suitable b/b and at a geuss around the 110 mm area

 

[4F]

Bottom bracket UN55 68 x 110 will do the job assuming 68 is the width (as long as it is not an Italian frame which will be 73)

 

[colly]

Check out these two sites: Both are good to trade with and there is plenty of information available.

http://www.velosolo.co.uk
http://singlespeedcomponents.co.uk/

I'm sure you have read through this post already. If not it's well worth reading:

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/how-to-convert-your-road-bike-to-ss-fixed.124033/

With regards to cheap chainsets, I bought one from Singlespeedcomponents and it lasted all of 7 miles before the square taper turned into an oval. Singlespeed didn't quibble and by return I got a still inexpensive but better unit.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

So this is my freewheel. My special freewheel tool didn't quite fit. Anyone know where to buy the right one and what it is?

 

[Peter Armstrong]

OMG!

This is the tool i need (I think) to remove the freewheel and its so expensive!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schwinn-N...982?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e8395981e

 

[rbreid]

Message me your address and I'll pop one in the post to you. Post back when job done

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Message me your address and I'll pop one in the post to you. Post back when job done

Theres far to kind from a stranger that I can't comprehend. Thank you very much for the offer, I cannot accept.

 

[zigzag]

you can take your wheel to a bike shop and they should remove it for you for not a lot.

or accept rbreid's kind offer

 

[Peter Armstrong]

 

[Peter Armstrong]

No idea why I took them in the dark but primers on and most parts cleaned up and ready.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Message me your address and I'll pop one in the post to you. Post back when job done

what a nice man!

 

[John Edmondson]

Hi Peter, I thought I'd introduce myself as we appear to be doing the same thing at the same time! I'm painting my frame tomorrow and started looking for parts..! HERE is where i'm up to... Looking forward to seeing your project progress!