My Single Speed Project - Need help along the way.

[young Ed]

Also how will I know if this.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360495130973?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
will fit on the back cog?
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that is the one by the looks and sounds of things you have a free wheel with cassette (been learning all about this recently due to my own rear wheel) so you will have or already have something roughly looking like this once you have cassette off

and then if you want to get free hub body (the black thing with splines on it) off to clean or replace, you need a allen key anywhere between 10-13mm. like below

you end up with

the kit you linked to on ebay comes with spacers you slot on free hub body either side of included sprocket to adjust chain line in accordance to front chain set
guides on youtube
Cheers Ed

 

[young Ed]

as mentioned before you will have to re-dish rear wheel spokes to run true with that conversion kit. basically just loosen drive side spokes and tighten near side spokes
alternative is to either buy pre-built new single speed rear wheel or buy components and build your self, get LBS to build for you or there is someone on here currently building for free!
Cheers Ed

 

[Peter Armstrong]

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!

Yes but your frames nicer!

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Frame sprayed ivory, now the long wait for the lacquer to harden

 

[young Ed]

how long does the lacquer take to harden? max something like 48hrs isn't it?
did you get it powder coated?
and why did you lacquer it? how a harder wearing protection?
Cheers Ed

 

[Peter Armstrong]

No I just used cans, primer, colour coat and lacquer. It takes maybe a day to dry proper but upto 2 week to fully harden. I dunno why I did it that way, it's the only way I know.

 

[young Ed]

fair enough
powder coating is more expensive but have had it done several times in the past and is great
mono colour though
Cheers Ed

 

[colly]

This is the frame I started out with:

I stripped it with Nitromoors and wire wool and it ended up looking like this:

I got it powder coated after being disappointed on a previous project I did, where despite taking a lot of time and trouble my efforts at spray painting while looking fantastic, it had all the durability of custard.
It came back brilliant white to which I added some yellow finishing touches:

It is the only bike I have ridden for the past 18months/two years:

The powder coat is as good as the day it was done but the yellow is looking a bit worn now.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

How much is that powder coat? If the colour fades, flakes or falls apart in a couple of year it's always an excuse to make something else!

 

[young Ed]

How much is that powder coat? If the colour fades, flakes or falls apart in a couple of year it's always an excuse to make something else!

not having been involved in that particular project i would probably guesstimate anywhere from £30-£60 depending on if they are spraying anything else the same colour at that time and it depends on what company does it
@colly what paint did you use for the yellow touches? personally i'm not too keen on it but i reckon that's just me! you did a brilliant job all the same
Cheers Ed

 

[colly]

@Peter Armstrong I got it done at a place not far from me. Just found them on the net. I think it was £30 all in. http://www.lsn-coatings.co.uk/90270
http://www.lsn-coatings.co.uk/90270
In fact I need not have stripped the frame as diligently as I did because they shot or grit blast it before coating anyway.
@young Ed the yellow was just a can of car touch up spray from Halfords. I left it for a while to harden off and did apply some clear lacquer over it after but it's still fragile.
The bloke at the powder coaters could do frames in two colours similar to that. Not sure how he did it though.

 

[young Ed]

@Peter Armstrong I got it done at a place not far from me. Just found them on the net. I think it was £30 all in.
http://www.lsn-coatings.co.uk/90270
In fact I need not have stripped the frame as diligently as I did because they shot or grit blast it before coating anyway.
@young Ed the yellow was just a can of car touch up spray from Halfords. I left it for a while to harden off and did apply some clear lacquer over it after but it's still fragile.
The bloke at the powder coaters could do frames in two colours similar to that. Not sure how he did it though.

good price you got then!
god knows how they do two colour?
Cheers Ed

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Got bored of waiting so I just started to build it.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Anyone know if the freewheel thread size is standard or are they different?

 

[rbreid]

Should be 1.375 x 24TPI Standard English threading which is the same in the UK for Multi freewheels and single freewheels. Easiest way to check is to screw a bottom bracket locknut onto hub, if it fits then you have a british threaded hub.