Show us your singlespeeds....

**oldnick** · 02-03-13, 23:51

Well you wouldn't want to get mud all over the tyres would you?

**Jen J** · 03-03-13, 10:05

There are actually three speeds on a single speed - slow, stopped and walking

**Stan** · 03-03-13, 16:51

Originally Posted by Jen J

There are actually three speeds on a single speed - slow, stopped and walking

Actually that's 3 gears, sitting, standing and walking.

**Eddie** · 04-03-13, 09:36

Originally Posted by Nobby

I'm considering a BMX stylee pad on the top tube o make carrying it more comfy

The pipe lagging that LG kindly included with the bike on my SS stayed there till it disintegrated, made a brilliant cushion for getting the bike up the hills

**Nobby** · 04-03-13, 21:50

Well it's here & built, mostly.

So, SS & chains - what's the deal? If not a normal 9spd, then what's best?

**Stan** · 04-03-13, 21:55

Originally Posted by Nobby

Well it's here & built, mostly.

So, SS & chains - what's the deal? If not a normal 9spd, then what's best?

Kmc or wipperman

**Nobby** · 04-03-13, 22:30

Pork wah?

read a few articles that say 3/32 chains are as strong as 1/8. The slight issue I have is that there's not quite enough adjustment on t'chain tugs so would a half link (single or full chain) help?

**BHB 10.6.6** · 05-03-13, 08:30

I've always used standard lengths of old chain...of which I have many :-)

I love the looks of Half links and used them for years on BMX but couldn't find a half link chain that didn't seem baggy on the old 9sp running gear... can't see how you've not got enough adjustment on a sliding dropout frame though?

Wheel tugs use two.

I must have a photo/video of a single speed did the soggy bottoms series on it...I know I did the clif climb once without pushing and pre-baby I've done the Cwm Carna and Whytes climbs...in fact I might try and find a cheap clown frame to build one with the OEM wheels that came with my new bike :-)

**Nobby** · 05-03-13, 10:17

The lack of adjustment isn't on the frame - it's the tugs themselves:

Currently, with the adjustment screws all the way in they just touch the rear of the dropouts. I guess using them without the lock nuts would do.

Have found a single half-link for a 3/32 chain so will get that & see whether it fixes the issue.

**Nobby** · 05-03-13, 10:28

Looks like this so far:

*apologises for bad phone shot in over-filled garage*

**BHB 10.6.6** · 05-03-13, 11:37

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Hmm can only find one image of my on-one in SS format.

Note bodged, exage tensioner and improvised top tube hose shortening method.

and here's the front end (#68) riding up the Clif climb :-@

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**Nobby** · 05-03-13, 20:29

**Stan** · 05-03-13, 20:51

Looks good Nobby. Judging by the amount of seatpost you've let someone else test it.

Ridden it their? How'd you get on?

**Nobby** · 05-03-13, 21:40

It's only a 16" frame you cheeky fekker.

Went for a quick 10k local loop with one longish climb & a few short, sharp ones - all okay really. Made a few adjustments here & there & confirmed my 2 main worries- the forks are a tad iffy & the tyres have to go. How we ever rode on fire XC pros is beyond me :-/

must have done something right though, got a KOM!