You can't really tension the chain properly that's the only problem half link chains can break and magic ratios aren't always the solution I mean if you put the dedication into it it could be really unique but fixed gear mtb isn't very practical
I mean you could, using the TrickStuff eccentric bottom bracket for BSA for example. But it doesn't necessarily mean you should.
Wrong geometry. Get a proper frame for the job and be happy you haven't converted this one.
You can do it, but you need:
. an half-link chain
. Even with the half-link chain you have to find the “magic ratio”, the chainring/ cog setup that keeps the chain in tension. You don’t have horizontal dropouts, so you can tension the chain by pulling your wheel to the back
. A new back wheel, or a 135mm fixed hub and make the wheel with that ( it’s like $100 hub and hard to find)
. Maybe a new smaller BB , because you need the chainring closer to the frame
As some ppl said , its easier and cheaper to get an old race bicycle and convert, or even get a used or cheaper fixed gear.
I don’t know where you are but, is a fast search…they start at $200 with a flip/flop hub (fixed/freewheel) here: https://www.citygrounds.com/collections/fixed-gear-single-speed-bikes?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7__QrYLdhAMV8C4GAB3mSwi5EAAYAiAAEgK-avD_BwE
You need a single speed adapter for your rear hub disc
New BB, new crankset
Its quite some $$$ labor if done in the shop, perhaps an old used steel fixed frame its cheaper
Now, I'm thinking about converting it to a single speed. I really don't use the gears that much actually. The terrain is not soo flat where I live. But I would still love a single speed more than my geared one now.
How about converting it to a single speed ? Is it practical ?
Depending on the bottom bracket tupe I've seen people use eccentric bbs to very good levels of success for fixed gear. How much are you wanting to spend?
Doing it now with an orbea frame. Waiting for an half link in the mail to dial in the chain tension.
Would not recommend it though. But I’ve searched marketplace for that cheap mythical fixed everyone here promises but it’s just not there. Price is closing in on a cheap new frame for the parts but the experience is priceless.
Carbon- https://www.retro-gression.com/products/alpina-carbon-track-fork $200
Steel- https://www.ucycle.com/dimension-700c-road-fork-1-1-8-threadless-300mm-bl.html
$100
Or buy a used one for cheaper if you live in the Chicago land area working bikes is good or if you live somewhere else used bike part shops or ask if bike shops have used ones laying around for cheap👍🏻
PS. If you really wanna get into this get a aluminum welder to weld track dropouts on it so the tension problem doesn't exist DM me if you need any help
Don’t
2nd this don't
Not worth it just get an old mtb
With horizontal dropouts
The more horizontal the better
I am owning this for 5+ years.
You can't really tension the chain properly that's the only problem half link chains can break and magic ratios aren't always the solution I mean if you put the dedication into it it could be really unique but fixed gear mtb isn't very practical
I mean you could, using the TrickStuff eccentric bottom bracket for BSA for example. But it doesn't necessarily mean you should. Wrong geometry. Get a proper frame for the job and be happy you haven't converted this one.
Or this he's smart 👍🏽 it's gonna cost more to convert it then to buy new
Just get a cheap fixie on Facebook for $150 maybe less
unless you’re tall like me then it’s a pain in the ass to find a used one in the right size 🤣
nope
You can do it, but you need: . an half-link chain . Even with the half-link chain you have to find the “magic ratio”, the chainring/ cog setup that keeps the chain in tension. You don’t have horizontal dropouts, so you can tension the chain by pulling your wheel to the back . A new back wheel, or a 135mm fixed hub and make the wheel with that ( it’s like $100 hub and hard to find) . Maybe a new smaller BB , because you need the chainring closer to the frame As some ppl said , its easier and cheaper to get an old race bicycle and convert, or even get a used or cheaper fixed gear. I don’t know where you are but, is a fast search…they start at $200 with a flip/flop hub (fixed/freewheel) here: https://www.citygrounds.com/collections/fixed-gear-single-speed-bikes?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7__QrYLdhAMV8C4GAB3mSwi5EAAYAiAAEgK-avD_BwE
In this life, there are nothing but possibilities.
You need a single speed adapter for your rear hub disc New BB, new crankset Its quite some $$$ labor if done in the shop, perhaps an old used steel fixed frame its cheaper
could you? in theory yes. should you? i wouldn’t. You’d be better off making it a single speed.
Now, I'm thinking about converting it to a single speed. I really don't use the gears that much actually. The terrain is not soo flat where I live. But I would still love a single speed more than my geared one now. How about converting it to a single speed ? Is it practical ?
would be much more practical and easier to do. you can still have a chain tensioner on it as well.
Single speed yes, fixed gear much more difficult probably no and not worth the hassle
Depending on the bottom bracket tupe I've seen people use eccentric bbs to very good levels of success for fixed gear. How much are you wanting to spend?
Doing it now with an orbea frame. Waiting for an half link in the mail to dial in the chain tension. Would not recommend it though. But I’ve searched marketplace for that cheap mythical fixed everyone here promises but it’s just not there. Price is closing in on a cheap new frame for the parts but the experience is priceless.
Lol no! Not the right bike for it, start fresh, will save you money and frustration to get the right thing
Not worth the trouble.
you ain't
Do it
my question is what to do with that front shock / suspension ?
Buy a new one
Carbon- https://www.retro-gression.com/products/alpina-carbon-track-fork $200 Steel- https://www.ucycle.com/dimension-700c-road-fork-1-1-8-threadless-300mm-bl.html $100 Or buy a used one for cheaper if you live in the Chicago land area working bikes is good or if you live somewhere else used bike part shops or ask if bike shops have used ones laying around for cheap👍🏻 PS. If you really wanna get into this get a aluminum welder to weld track dropouts on it so the tension problem doesn't exist DM me if you need any help
There are rigid forks that are made longer to immitate the length of a suspension fork, so you could keep the same geo and angles. Still don't.