|   Using LX cranks on a singlespeed? (X-Post) | Fat-tire
Feb 19, 2003 5:09 PM | | In the process of converting a frame I won this weekend into a SS using old parts, includeing a LX crankset. I can't just take the big and small rings off, correct? Can I get new bolts, or spacers, so I can bold the middle rind down tight? |
| BMX bolts, $5 or so from LBS (nm) | Paul B
Feb 19, 2003 5:28 PM | | I said no message! |
| Paul B is correct | troy
Feb 19, 2003 5:37 PM | | I just did the same thing about a month ago using a 2000 LX crankset. BMX bolts worked perfect. |
| Just curious... | Blade
Feb 19, 2003 5:46 PM | | Are there any downfalls or shortcomings to riding a singlespeed on flat land other than maybe not having a low enough gear for high speed cruising? I was thinking about turning my spare frame into a budget, old skool(old Haro) commuter. My biggest question in the gear in the back, do they make single gears that will fit on a Shimano freehub? What about a chain tensioner? Is that an XT for a chain tensioner? Thats a shame, I'll send you my old LX to use as a tensioner and I'll use the XT for what it was intended for, shifting. Sound fair? |
| answers and a redirect... | chupacabra
Feb 19, 2003 9:27 PM | | The downfall is that you can and will get spun out on flatland if you pick a gear conducive to climbing, however if you pick something a little taller (maybe 34-12 or so) you won't get quite so spun out. Shimano makes DX BMX Gears that fit a mountain cassette, you'll need some spacers from a few old cassettes, or someone on the ss board sells a kit. you can use an old deraileur for a tensioner, or get a surly singleator, or Phil makes one, or, if your lucky you might be able to find a perfect combination of front and back gears to let you run without a tensioner. I got lucky and found an old Specialized RockHopper frame with a semi horizontal forward facing drop out, which works great.
Now for the redirect: The folks on the SS board know way more than I about the subject, and are very friendly. |
| Just curious... | troy
Feb 20, 2003 9:24 AM | | XT was all I had for a tensioner so I slapped it on. I'm going to try and see if I can get lucky with the tension if I remove it. I just haven't had the time to try recently.
As for the rear cog, I used an old XT cassette and just pulled off the 16 tooth. It's definately the cheesey, low budget way to go but this was just a side project. There are lots of single gears that will fit on a freehub as far as I know.
If your interested in more info poke around on the SS board. That's where I got a lot of questions answered. |
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