Cyclingzak Posted May 9, 2016 Share So I have a Dj bike (gt chucker3.0) it was stolen but got it back last week. After service I removed my rear shifter because it is messed up. Im keeping my gear at the heaviest at back for now. Im want to transform the gears into single speed. What do I need and what would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted May 9, 2016 Share Single speed conversion kit, should be available at your lbs. You remove your cassette and derailer and put on a cog at the back with necessary spacers you get with the singlespeed kit, and also then put on a chain tensioner. Very simple operation. Shouldn't cost more than R400 to get decent single speed parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted May 9, 2016 Share www.rapide.co.za click on single speeder order kit, and smile. should be at your door before you know it. Ryno., Hairy, Percyzn and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 9, 2016 Share Rapide price to value ratio is awesome....referred a few people to them and each time the service is excellent and the parts of good quality BenReaper and Ryno. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcBurger Posted May 9, 2016 Share Transformation.. http://images.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/706x410q70ant-fikile-subbed.jpg Belgarath, Pieter1, Brawler and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclingzak Posted May 9, 2016 Share Thanks alot ill go chek it out. How necessary is is front and back brakes? My one is broken so can I roll just with a back brake? Edited May 9, 2016 by I zakar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclingzak Posted May 9, 2016 Share Rapidé SingleMinded® WB Cogs have a 7mm wide base to spread the load on the cassette body and prevent gouging. Available in 16, 17, 18 and 20 tooth profiles. "What does this mean and what do I choose?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted May 9, 2016 Share It means there is more surface area for the cog to use so it does not "***-op" your freewheel choose the cog depending on what front chainring you have divide the front chainring teeth by the rear the ratio should be about 2.0 -1.8 for jump bikes Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclingzak Posted May 9, 2016 Share Which front ring should I use? The bigger one is 32 teeth and small one 22 if I counted correctly. Do I take the one off that I do not use then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 9, 2016 Share Which front ring should I use? The bigger one is 32 teeth and small one 22 if I counted correctly. Do I take the one off that I do not use then? 32 Cyclingzak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclingzak Posted May 10, 2016 Share Thanks for the guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 10, 2016 Share just beware, did a few conversions for friends who were running a regular ramped chain ring (both rings new) and they purchased the full kit including the SS chain. the chain skips on the ramped chainring under load. fitted 9spd chains for them and the combo is silent and secure. I am using the SS chains on my MTB, but in conjunction with a non ramped and SS specific chain ring ... no issues here. I zakar, get the rear cog size you need and one up and down in size if your budget allows and you are not certain RE which no. tooth cog you require. The pricing is such that it is not a rip off and it gives you options on your gear ratio. It has also been known that a whole new SS bike can be built up around a spare SS cog....or so "I have heard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted May 10, 2016 Share So I have a Dj bike (gt chucker3.0) it was stolen but got it back last week. After service I removed my rear shifter because it is messed up. Im keeping my gear at the heaviest at back for now. Im want to transform the gears into single speed. What do I need and what would you recommend?I zakar, I have the exact same bike and did the SS conversion just last month.Used the rapide kit but had to run a 18T at the rear to stop some slippage when pedalling. Using the SSspecific chain. Works brilliantly.Using the standard front ring, think it's a 32T. Will later get a NW but doubt it's necessary. BenReaper and Cyclingzak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 10, 2016 Share I zakar, you asked RE the terminology for chain ring and cog ... please see quick mock up below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted May 10, 2016 Share Love your work Hairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclingzak Posted May 10, 2016 Share Sorry had a look its a chucker 1.0Thanks for guidance and advice. Steven would you say its safe just to go with the 18T? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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