singlespeed conversion virgin, noob questions !

[b3oty]

I've just converted my Kona to single speed. I got the conversion kit and tensioner from Superstar components http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=164652

 

[coomber]

I've just converted my Kona to single speed. I got the conversion kit and tensioner from Superstar components http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=164652

That's who I linked in earlier, they are good pieces of kit (and cheap as well).

Nice bike by the way

 

[b3oty]

I've just converted my Kona to single speed. I got the conversion kit and tensioner from Superstar components http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=164652

That's who I linked in earlier, they are good pieces of kit (and cheap as well).

Nice bike by the way

Oops! I didn't realise you'd linked to them. Thanks for the complement though

 

[suburbanreuben]

nice one thanks for all that !

is there no way of doing it without the tensioner ?

plug in your data here:
http://eehouse.org/fixin/formfmu.php

If your actual chainstay length is a mm or two below the ideal for a given ratio, then you can get away without a tensioner.
Chain line is more important than tension, within reason, of course,.

 

[BobCatMax]

very useful link, thanks

 

[AdrianStreet1973]

Ooo! Good thread.

I think I've just decided that I'll convert my Axis TT to a SS. I stripped it last week and was considering selling the frame. But I can hardly bear to get rid of it.

A SS conversion seems to tick many of the problem boxes I had.

I've got a pair of Quadra 21R forks (Yellow), which seem a bit 'sticky' currently. I'll open them up and see what the story is inside.

Any suggestions what other components might look good. I'll need:-
Cranks
Rear Sprocket and spacers
Chain Tensioner
Chain
Brakes and levers
Headset
Saddle

Here's the frame as it stands.

 

[dyna-ti]

Tell ya a weird thing

I play online multiplayer battlefield 2,and there is a player on there[pretty good to so im guessing he's been at it a while :? ]

His username is DB__AXIS__TT [or something very close to that]
:shock: Kind of weird to see that as a gaming username.Thought it might be a member on here but didnt reply to any of my requests :?


PS
I have a SS kit going spare .Gusset tensioner,gusset chain with next to no use and sprockets/ spacers[the 2 type]16,18 and maybe a 14 too :?

 

[AdrianStreet1973]

I play(ed) Xbox too... but its not me.

I've got no time to anymore though, I seem to spend my evenings looking on this darned forum!

 

[BobCatMax]

you are not alone

 

[b3oty]

I've decided to return the sprung chain tensioner I bought as it's leaving the chain too slack and causing a loud clunk! (loads of people on the net have found the same problem with this type of tensioner)

I've just ordered this to replace it http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... x?&id=6890