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"Sexiest" Singlespeed FR/DH Bike Thread. (What and How-To included)
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flag mrfrench2013
Posted: Jul 1, 2020 at 19:05 Quote
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alexBiker95 wrote:


Well well, now we have a GXingle Speed

It definitely doesnt have the same ring as "zingle" speed unfortunately. i cleaned it up a bit so its not so hacked looking. so far it works flawlessly.
flag b-mack
Posted: Jul 6, 2020 at 22:26 Quote
I like it man. As much of a Shimano fan as I am, I actually think the SRAM would be a better candidate for a tensioner. the clutch is way stiffer and more smooth even if the Shimano is fairly adjustable. Looks good...sharpie up all that silver and black it out...it'll look factory.
mrfrench2013 wrote:
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alexBiker95 wrote:


Well well, now we have a GXingle Speed

It definitely doesnt have the same ring as "zingle" speed unfortunately. i cleaned it up a bit so its not so hacked looking. so far it works flawlessly.
flag b-mack
Posted: Jul 6, 2020 at 22:33 Quote
lona79 wrote:
How do you calculate the length of the chain?

This might be more than you're willing to do do, but I make a piece of wood (1 1/2" x 3/4") with the eye to eye measurement of my shock at full compression (resting eye to eye minus the stroke).... I just drill holes for the mounting bolts and cut it to length. I simply remove my shock and install my mock "fully compressed shock" and then size the chain as short as possible without over extending the tensioner. It's easier than letting air out, removing springs, or measuring things, and you know it will work. Save the wood for later measurements.
flag naptime
Posted: Jul 6, 2020 at 23:11 Quote
Surley better to cycle the frame throughout all of its travel as the chain length wont be at its longest at full compression due to most axle paths not being 100% rearward? (Bikes with HPP's being the most rearward?)

Personally I like a bit of extra length in the chain to free up any negative effect on suspension,
As well
coming from 4X I used to set my chain as short as possible with the cage pointing forward. I found this prematurely wear out mechs..

I had an old chain that I used to experiment with chain length. Removed the damper to cycle the frame through it's full travel, then found a good length to cut the new chain to
flag naptime
Posted: Jul 6, 2020 at 23:13 Quote
And as for modded Sram mechs
Take the X an name it Xingle, so still pronounced zingle....
flag drmantistobogganmd
Posted: Jul 7, 2020 at 13:09 Quote
Can anyone help?
Converting a DH bike to single speed? I already have a shimano 11spd chain and a 11 speed 34t RF chainring up front.
Prefer to keep the chain ring and crank as I switch them around with my enduro depending on what im getting up too.
Can anyone recommend any kits to finish the job? Shimano freehub. Seem some stuff pros run but there as expensive as saint derailleurs. Also worried if some of these kits are designed to work with 10/9/7 speed chains and cassettes only. Thanks
flag naptime
Posted: Jul 7, 2020 at 22:47 Quote
Any 13th single speed cog/kit will be good for the rear. I'd recommend going for a 'fat foot or wide cog like gusset or the reverse kit.

As the tesioners I think the reverse tensioner is a bit more affordable but the SB One's though very expensive are also VERY high quality.

Or search this thread for Zingle speed mech conversion, though that is lacking in sideways adjustment

Most jockey wheels will work with 11spd
flag Maxxxxxx
Posted: Jul 11, 2020 at 16:10 Quote
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Before I silenced the chain slap
flag Maxxxxxx
Posted: Jul 11, 2020 at 16:19 Quote
lona79 wrote:
Anyone know a singlespeed kit for XD drive at a decent price?
Or does anyone know if I can convert a freehub XD drive to Shimano for DT Swiss 240 12x157 hub?

Not sure if this was answered but Gusset do a XD SS conversion kit. I’ve run it for the past year or so with no problems
flag mrfrench2013
Posted: Jul 11, 2020 at 17:22 Quote
That Geo Merton is hotttttt. Love those bikes! Finished my gxingle speed setup on my Bottlerocket.
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flag Hetman64
Posted: Jul 12, 2020 at 0:41 Quote
Maxxxxxx wrote:
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Before I silenced the chain slap

That bike is porn! Love the lack of dropper post and having single speed, pure freeride.
flag lona79
Posted: Jul 12, 2020 at 9:43 Quote
Hi guys,
in the end I bought the "Reverse Components Colab Chain Tensioner" but, after only 3 days in bikepark, the front tooth broke. Any suggestions?

After only 3 days in bikepark

After only 3 days in bikepark

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flag Hetman64
Posted: Jul 12, 2020 at 10:51 Quote
Did you hit anything? If not, maybe try contacting the place you bought it from and asking for a replacement/refund if it goes under warranty.
flag streetkvnt-kvlt
Posted: Jul 16, 2020 at 21:56 Quote
Maxxxxxx wrote:
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Before I silenced the chain slap

Looks rad. Almost looks like it's running 24 inch wheels solely due to its long wheelbase.
flag alexBiker95
Posted: Jul 29, 2020 at 14:58 Quote
Freeriding w/ my Supreme DH27 Zingle Speed Cool


 


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