new commuter giant boulder 550

[1986chris]

Just picked up one of these cheap as a work bike, as i am just getting back into cycling. Also looking for a few parts, just ordered a quil to threadless adapter and now am on the look out for a stem and sum straight bars, but the main thing i am struggling with is if i should turn it into a n ss, i have found an ss kit and chain tentioner as it has vertical dropouts but i am unsure how i turn the chainset into a single also. any input much apreciated [/img]

 

[Tousi]

Must be an import with it being LHD and all...

 

[1986chris]

Must be an import with it being LHD and all...

not sure whats goin off there just noticed the pictures backwards :?:

 

[THE ARS]

If you have to use a chain tensioner, why not just keep the derailer in the back and run it 1X7? I don't think it's worth the trouble to rebuild the wheel when it's going to look basically the same as if you kept the gears.

Just my opinion of course.:mrgreen:

For the front I picked up a cheapie Bulletproof crank, a 42t FSA wheel and bolts for $37.00, used but nice.

Light, too, you will notice the difference if you go this route.

Oh, and that silly logo comes right off with a little elbow grease.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CEAQ8gIwAg



Tom

 

[1986chris]

ye that looks perfect just what i was looking for and i can get it posted to uk, will it fit straight on to my bb or will i need a new one ?
ordered stem and handlebars. going to fit a dmr ss kit there only £30 and if i want i can always change it back

 

[1986chris]

and by logo do you mean the stickers on the bike ? if so i got told once best way to get them off is with a heat gun an sum metholated spirit ???

 

[THE ARS]

No, not the decals, I'm talking about the "BULLETPROOF" down the crank arms.

Not my style. :mrgreen:

A green scrubby and some polish took care of it.

As to whether it will fit, it's a square taper, it fit my 97 Diamondback that has very similar spec to yours.

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... &Type=bike


Tom

 

[1986chris]

got ya, would look better. dmr kit will be ordered next week on pay day and will be running 3x1 for a couple of weeks

 

[isitafox]

If you want to singlespeed it on the cheap why not make a spoke tensioner?? Quite a few trials riders run them to avoid smashing up tensioners all the time, just a case of basically wrapping a spoke around the hub when fitted and then pressing it down into the chain. Tried and tested setup by many, I can find the thread with pics on how to do it if you want??

EDIT: Pics are here http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/media/matlo ... spoke1.jpg
http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/media/matlo ... spoke2.jpg

 

[1986chris]

pls boss, it cant hurt to have a look. I am open to any suggestions, would the chain not just chew its way throught the spoke tho ?