"Sexiest" Singlespeed FR/DH Bike Thread. (What and How-To included)

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"Sexiest" Singlespeed FR/DH Bike Thread. (What and How-To included)
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flag jamieridesbikes
Posted: Nov 22, 2017 at 7:39 Quote
The wee toe on my alfine lasted two short runs. Actually works much better now it's zip tied to my chainstay.
flag savefolla
Posted: Nov 22, 2017 at 8:13 Quote
jamieridesbikes wrote:
The wee toe on my alfine lasted two short runs. Actually works much better now it's zip tied to my chainstay.

I agree. all my friends running alfines break the wee toe on purpose before mounting it
flag da-gooner
Posted: Dec 21, 2017 at 10:42 Quote
can someone tell me what a wee toe is?

savefolla wrote:
jamieridesbikes wrote:
The wee toe on my alfine lasted two short runs. Actually works much better now it's zip tied to my chainstay.

I agree. all my friends running alfines break the wee toe on purpose before mounting it
flag b-mack
Posted: Dec 23, 2017 at 17:22 Quote
aw-gooner wrote:
can someone tell me what a wee toe is?

savefolla wrote:
jamieridesbikes wrote:
The wee toe on my alfine lasted two short runs. Actually works much better now it's zip tied to my chainstay.

I agree. all my friends running alfines break the wee toe on purpose before mounting it

They’re referring to the small stop that engages the hook on the bottom of the derailleur hanger to keep it from rotating forward. They often snap off but bolt tension and friction alone is good enough to keep it from moving most of the time plus you have more adjustment without it.
flag Cricri68
Posted: Jan 13, 2018 at 13:20 Quote
Hey! here is my new singlespeed bike. It's a Rolhoff tensionner
furious
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flag timrippeth
FL
Posted: Jan 13, 2018 at 20:38 Quote
That Furious is rad! Nice one.
flag snotrocket
Posted: Feb 1, 2018 at 17:48 Quote
aw-gooner wrote:
limit screws are far easier
theonlybatman27 wrote:
OverlyCasual wrote:


I used my Zee mech as a tensioner with no issues at all. Probably the ghetto way to do it, but I didn't want to shell out the $50 or so for a legit one when the clutch mech does great.

Did you use a shifter cable or limit screws to set the derailleur?


Is it necessary to have a functioning clutch for this setup to work properly?

Thanks
flag theminsta
Posted: Feb 1, 2018 at 19:01 Quote
I highly recommend narrow wide chain rings and the clutch derailleur.
flag timrippeth
FL
Posted: Feb 1, 2018 at 22:23 Quote
I have been pretty happy with the N/W chain ring and Problem Solver tensioner combo.
flag da-gooner
Posted: Feb 2, 2018 at 10:42 Quote
snotrocket wrote:
aw-gooner wrote:
limit screws are far easier
theonlybatman27 wrote:


Did you use a shifter cable or limit screws to set the derailleur?


Is it necessary to have a functioning clutch for this setup to work properly?

Thanks
It helps but not necessary. Make sure you have your chain short to hold tension.
flag benmartindale198
Posted: Feb 5, 2018 at 15:16 Quote
you can also pull the cable straight through the derailleur and tighten it to where you want it so similar to setting gears up but single speed.
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/14988089/
flag False
Posted: Feb 5, 2018 at 18:52 Quote
Hey, what gear ratios are you guys running? i'm thinking of going ss too
flag timrippeth
FL
Posted: Feb 5, 2018 at 21:22 Quote
False wrote:
Hey, what gear ratios are you guys running? i'm thinking of going ss too

I have been running a 34/13 ratio for park/shuttle dh riding. Works pretty good with the 36 up front too.
flag Cricri68
Posted: Feb 6, 2018 at 1:18 Quote
False wrote:
Hey, what gear ratios are you guys running? i'm thinking of going ss too

I was running a 34-14 on my old bike (26er) for park and also local tracks riding. Now i run a 36-14 on a 27.5. A little too hard for me, looking for a 34 chainring. I'm 179cm and 77kg.
flag Muellbeutel
Posted: Feb 6, 2018 at 4:03 Quote
https://www.sbonebikeparts.shop/?ls=en&curr=eur

Just for interest, bought a SB One tensioner for the new Reichmann R.I.P. III and it looks fine. The bike is not finished yet.

Old R.I.P. I last year with Zee singlespeed:
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