Let's build a SingleSpeed
This the short version of the original thread I started at another site. I want to thank everyone who participated in that thread but I wont be able to recreate all your contributions.
Well I'm taking the leap... this was to be a winter project but my patience has already ran out, looking to have this together by the end of month Sept/05. So I can ride with Kim and Dan before they leave us :(
Ordered the 17" Hooligan frame in black from Soul Cycles
Originally Posted by ONESPD
There are a ton of options... among them.1. Use a pre-existing wheelset and spacer out the cog on the cassette
2. Cassette Hubs: Profile, On-One, Chris King, DT Hugi...
3. Freewheel Hubs: Phil Wood, Surly, Spot, Paul...If you go the Surly hub route (which is a great way to go) get the Quick Release axle.
Also I really like White Industries freewheels, but if too much $ an ACS will work well too.
Thats the thing so many choices and I am not sure of the +/- 's. So I was just modeling popular systems.
The only thing that turns me off on the white freewheel is that everyone seems to be changing there gearing around a bit and at $80 a pop that wont be pretty.
I was thinking starting off at 36/18 I need easy in the beginning so I don't get turned off on the single thing. Does that sound reasonable on that gearing to start ? I am thinking since Iam riding PLRA most of the time there must be a trade off with gearing down for climbing and then spinning my ass off on the flats, or vise versa.
I do have a set of brand new mavic 317 disc's that came off my stumpy I could just buy the surly disc hub and spokes with some help restring the rear, and reuse the front.
Or what about the Surly Fixxer 1 Speed Hub Converter
This looks like I could stuff this in my existing shimano disc hub ?
hmm so many choices
Originally Posted by Andy_BI run a 34/17 (WI Freewheel), they are pricey but its the last one you will ever buy.
If im in the mood to change something, Ill just swap out up front. I have a 34,36,and 38 tooth rings. Salsa rings run about 25.00 each.
Now that clears things up ...
One more question (for today) Andy if you are still around on the salsa rings which bolt pattern for this crank.
TruVativ Stylo Single Speed Crank
Salsa Chainring
are you familiar with this crank ?
Originally Posted by Andy_B
Yes, they will work together. But the cranks come with a 33 tooth installed. I would give that ago then up grade if needed. You will also need a ISIS Bottom bracket. FSA Platuim pro or Raceface ($60.00) seem to last the longest.
Originally Posted by Andy_B
BB needs to be a 68/113
Products ordered:
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Product: White Industries ENO Freewheel
Quantity: 1
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size: 17T
Item price: $ 79.99
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Product: Spokes
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Spoke: DT Champion Black (14g)
Item price: $ 22.00
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Product: Bunch of Nipples
Quantity: 1
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Nipple: Blue Alloy
Item price: $ 10.20
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Product: Surly New SS Rear Hub
Quantity: 1
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hub: 32H Black Disc QR
Item price: $ 94.00
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Product: TruVativ Stylo Single Speed Crank
Quantity: 1
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size: 175mm
color: Polished
Item price: $ 95.00
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Product: RaceFace Evolve ISIS Bottom Bracket
Quantity: 1
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size: XC 68/73mmx113mm
Item price: $ 59.00
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Product: SRAM PC58 8 Speed Chain
Quantity: 1
Item price: $ 21.00
Products ordered:
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Velox Cloth Rim Tape
2 $1.98 In Stock
Avid Mechanical BB7 Ball Bearing Disc Brake 160mm Rotor
1 $74.98 In Stock
Avid Mechanical BB7 Ball Bearing Disc Brake 160mm Rotor
1 $74.98 In Stock
Avid Full Metal Jacket Disc Brake Cable Set
1 $29.98 In Stock
Avid FR5 Brake Levers
1 $29.98 Backordered
WTB Mutano Raptor 2.4 Race Tire - Set Of 2 DEAL
1 $49.98 In Stock
Products ordered:
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16184 Chris King HS Navy 1 1/8 1 $129.00
62058 WTB Speed V Comp Saddle 1 $29.98
Originally Posted by ONESPDWhat bars did you have in mind? What have you been running up to this point?
I have a brand new pair of easton carbon low rise and a easton stem (120/0). I have just mounted them on my stumpy and they where no good on the test ride ...lots of vibration so I am going back to the stocks there.
So I thought I would give them a try on this bike with rigid fork and see what it is like.
I need to find the surly stainless chain ring 34t and a seat collar, HS spacers and thats it I believe, unless I come up short on crank bolts or something like that.
Originally Posted by ONESPDCheck out the Salsa Lip-Lock Seat collar although you'll probably be getting a collar with the frame
I would like to add a little bit of anodized color here and there... I will wait and see but I like.
Part Lists
Surly New Front Hub $ 72.00
Surly New SS Rear Hub $ 89.00
Mavic XC717 Rim $ 74.95
Mavic XC717 Rim $ 74.95
Spokes $ 29.00
Spokes $ 29.00
Bunch of Nipples $ 10.20
Bunch of Nipples $ 10.20
Wheel Build $ 18.00
Wheel Build $ 18.00
Velox Rim Strip $ 4.00
Subtotal $ 429.30
"The extraordinary part of [my method] lies in its simplicity..The height of cultivation always runs to simplicity." - Bruce Lee
2012 SS Odometer - 0064.63 - Pedometer - 0030.0
2011 SS Odometer - 1704.25 - Pedometer - 0266.0
2010 SS Odometer - 5616