I have a '93 Cannondale MTB that I'd like to convert to a single speed......maybe a fixie (still learning all these terms). I've been looking at You Tube. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!!
Kimberley in PDX
Kimberley in PDX
It's because when you put pressure in a reverse direction, as when slowing down or stopping using your rear wheel and tension on the drivetrain, you are making the LOWER run of chain attempt to straighten out fully! Just as the top run of chain in a normally pedaled bicycle is straight and unencombered with any tensioning device, reverse pedalling with such a device present will generally attempt to RIP IT OFF your bike as it tries to strighten out the chain run! :angry: Also FWIW,.......i recommend the White Industries "Trials" version of their freewheel. About the strongest and best made out there,.....so not the cheapest. As i recall it has 6 pawls and 72 points of engagement, and with a heavier outer chromoly steel body than their regular version. One nice thing about this freewheel is you can get back on tensioning the rear wheel with VERY little movement of your crank coming off a coast! As close to the "instantanious" fixed gear hookup as you will find on a freewheel! Another benefit i like is that the freewheel is rather noisy with all those pawls and points of engagement, so others on the road or trail can usually hear you coming! I don't even bother mounting a bell to alert others of my approach with this freewheel,..... simply stop pedaling! Otherwise, while you are pedalling,....you are in "Stealth Mode"! (NOTE: I know this is an older thread,....but i'm sure others might have wondered about this also. Rather than someone trying it and getting injured (or worse yet hurting your "baby" :crying: ),....i thought i would explain why it's not going to work.)alfeng said:BTW....... Apparently, you cannot use most chain tensioners with a Fixed "Track" cog. I'm not sure why...... .....FWIW. I recommend ACS Freeheels .
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