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Today I was going through my old bike parts pile and thought I should make a singlespeed. Thought itd be fun.
My original idea was to use a regular MTB crank and make it a 3 speed, i figured itd be neat Then I realized I didnt get rid of anything, I still have a derailer and brakes...
So I decided to go full on fixed gear, no brakes. I used a old freewheel, took it apart and welded it together, then I used the 5th gear (14T) screwed it on, screwed on the freewheel and called it good.
The front I used a old BMX ring (36T) and a old 1 piece crank.
With it finished I really like it, something different. Im going to sand it down and paint the whole thing black. Just to make it less stealable and a little cool
I have a cheapie walmart suspension fork on it, I planned on going rigid, but figured I have it and might as well use it.
I plan on using the bike for ridign rain and crappy weather when I dont want my FS getting water in the cables and that. Also for riding to school, so no one steal my good bike.
the first 3 pics are of the bike, the last is my "collection"
My original idea was to use a regular MTB crank and make it a 3 speed, i figured itd be neat Then I realized I didnt get rid of anything, I still have a derailer and brakes...
So I decided to go full on fixed gear, no brakes. I used a old freewheel, took it apart and welded it together, then I used the 5th gear (14T) screwed it on, screwed on the freewheel and called it good.
The front I used a old BMX ring (36T) and a old 1 piece crank.
With it finished I really like it, something different. Im going to sand it down and paint the whole thing black. Just to make it less stealable and a little cool
I have a cheapie walmart suspension fork on it, I planned on going rigid, but figured I have it and might as well use it.
I plan on using the bike for ridign rain and crappy weather when I dont want my FS getting water in the cables and that. Also for riding to school, so no one steal my good bike.
the first 3 pics are of the bike, the last is my "collection"
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