[strauchzer]

I have a Trek 4900 that I decided I want to make into a singlespeed, the only problem is I don't know where to start. What are the parts I could get that will make the conversion easy? I should also mention that I need a new rear wheel, any suggestions for a cheap rear wheel (rim brakes) would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Ygrene]

http://www.mtbr.com/faq/ssfaq.shtml

That link has everything you could possibly want! :thumbsup:

 

[strauchzer]

Thanks, that link is very useful.

 

[Faux Part Deux]

indeed....that link got me started....very, very well done. for what its worth, cleanest/best (IMHO), but not cheapest (~$210 for brand new wheel), for a non singlespeed specific frame, is to get a rear wheel laced to an ENO eccentric hub to serve as the chain tensioning mechanism.

 

[strauchzer]

That is out of my price range for this project, but I will remember it for the future.

 

[DocAltie]

What I recommend:

1. Tear the bike down with exception to the fork/headset.

2. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150133892260&rd=1&rd=1 Cranks

3. http://cgi.ebay.com/Syncros-Bike-Bicycle-Bottom-Bracket-122-mm-Sealed-Bear_W0QQitemZ180139956427QQihZ008QQcategoryZ56193QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bottom Bracket

From there, all you need to do is convert the rear hub, get a 1/8" chain and maybe a tensioner.

 

[strauchzer]

Unfortunately the crank was sold when I checked the link, otherwise I would have purchased it. Thanks for taking the time to find the links.