[Raghavan]

Alright, so i've been thinking about making the Hardrock an SS, seeing how i never really shift anyways, and i'm not happy with the POS derailleurs on it that keep mishifting and misaligning. What do I have to buy exactly?
I've been looking at this:
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13...s/Gusset-1-ER-Single-Speed-Conversion-Kit.htm
Is this any good? Will it fit on my hub?
And do i need a chain tensioner? I'm thinking about skipping out on that for now and adding that on later, and maybe using a ghost ring (I think that's what it's called) till i buy the tensioner.
And i can use the old brake levers, right? Because they're integrated into the shifters. POS Shimano things.
Or will this Atomlab be better?
http://www.speedgoat.com/product.asp?part=113732&cat=55&brand=1016
I'll be using the 32t ring in the front, just the old middle chainring.

 

[Don Despacio]

Yup

The conversion kit & a tensioner should do it. Skipping the tensioner is a matter of luck. It depnds on the bike geometry & the cog sizes you use. Now way could I get my setup to work w/o a tensioner. Skip the spring loaded ones. Beats me how anyone can use one & not have skipping. Rennen & On-one make em.

 

[Raghavan]

What do you guys think about this tensioner?
http://www.speedgoat.com/product.asp?part=116624&cat=310&brand=1021

I'm trying to do this as cheap as possible.

 

[PeanutButterBreath]

Cheap as possible would be using your current rear derailleur as the tensioner.

 

[monkeymankw]

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?...and=&sku=14063&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=
I ordered one of these it seems cheap for every thing, if the tensoner is bad I can always get something better the spacers are that alone at other sites.

 

[Raghavan]

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?...and=&sku=14063&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=
I ordered one of these it seems cheap for every thing, if the tensoner is bad I can always get something better the spacers are that alone at other sites.

Thanks so much. That's a great deal.
Only other thing i need now is a SRAM single speed chain. My chain is rusted and shot.
thanks a lot.:thumbsup:

 

[Raghavan]

Ok, i have another question. I removed the 3rd chainring, but the bolts that i took off of the 3rd chainring also bolt onto the second chainring. So, without the big ring, the bolts are a bit too big, and the 2nd chainring is a little wobbly. Is this ok? Should i try to put some washers on too?
thanks.

 

[Aeroplane]

Either washers (booo) or just get some single-ring bolts. Danscomp.com has them for $4 a set, or hit your local BMX-rich bike shop.

 

[LoneStar]

Add a bashguard is another option if you want to use your existing bolts. The 6mm bolts are sometimes not the easiest to find at many bikeshops unfortunately. I lost some the other day and after visiting two stores, had to add them to an online order I had in the works. If it happens again, I'll just get a bashguard so I won't have to worry about it.

 

[Raghavan]

Add a bashguard is another option if you want to use your existing bolts. The 6mm bolts are sometimes not the easiest to find at many bikeshops unfortunately. I lost some the other day and after visiting two stores, had to add them to an online order I had in the works. If it happens again, I'll just get a bashguard so I won't have to worry about it.

Yeah, i was thinking about getting a bashguard instead, but until i do, i'll put some washers on.
Do i have to pull the crank off to get the smallest chainring off?

 

[FrozenK]

Yeah, i was thinking about getting a bashguard instead, but until i do, i'll put some washers on.
Do i have to pull the crank off to get the smallest chainring off?

No, you can also cut it off with a hacksaw.

 

[Raghavan]

No, you can also cut it off with a hacksaw.

Are you being sarcastic?

 

[ezw0rkz]

its not sarcastic if its a viable option, it is however very drastic means for acomplishing such trivial thing

 

[Raghavan]

I'm going to ask at the LBS what to do to get it off.

 

[ezw0rkz]

My cranks are of the "self extracting" type, all I had to do was get a large 10mm allen and unscrew the crank arm to get the smallest ring off.

 

[Raghavan]

My cranks are of the "self extracting" type, all I had to do was get a large 10mm allen and unscrew the crank arm to get the smallest ring off.

i tried to turn the allen wrench, but it won't budge at all.

 

[upstatesspdr]

i tried to turn the allen wrench, but it won't budge at all.

They can be a b$tch especially if you have not had it apart before.
Try sliding a length of pipe over the wrench for more leverage-
Or give it a whack with a mallet.
It might be helpful to have something to hold the other crankarm with.....maybe find a buddy to help out .

 

[Raghavan]

They can be a b$tch especially if you have not had it apart before.
Try sliding a length of pipe over the wrench for more leverage-
Or give it a whack with a mallet.
It might be helpful to have something to hold the other crankarm with.....maybe find a buddy to help out .

So it'll pop out with the allen wrench?
Then what's the crank remover for?

monkeymankw, any luck with the nashbar kit?

 

[upstatesspdr]

Maybe i misunderstood, i thought you couldn't get the bolt loose?

Once the bolt is out,thread the crank puller into the crankarm where the bolt was-this will pull the crankarm from the BB spindle

 

[Raghavan]

Hmm... I need a crank puller now.
Damn.