hi guys i have a set of fulcrum 7 training wheels. i want to change them to single speed (not fixed) for my repco tri a
will this set from torpedo work for me ? or is this for a fixed gear bike. sorry bit of a noob. and do i need the tensioner thing ?
link to single speed conversion: http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/T7C ... th-16t-cog
link to wheels: http://www.this link is broken/fulcrum-racing- ... -wheelset/
Thanks in advance.
Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
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Re: Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
Postby maccayak » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:19 am
Answer from a newbie here! I used this http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/conve ... ptor/FK-02
Looks the same. I think you need the tensioner thing if you dont want to alter your chain? I just cut my chain to suit and I have never had a problem. I thought the tensioner looked messy. I used the single speed conversion kit so that I had the option of going back to cluster. The adaptor washers let you set up your chain line pretty accurately. I can post a pic if you need. Super easy to fit. I did also buy the fitting tool but it was very cheap from the guys at Cycling Deal in Vic.
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Looks the same. I think you need the tensioner thing if you dont want to alter your chain? I just cut my chain to suit and I have never had a problem. I thought the tensioner looked messy. I used the single speed conversion kit so that I had the option of going back to cluster. The adaptor washers let you set up your chain line pretty accurately. I can post a pic if you need. Super easy to fit. I did also buy the fitting tool but it was very cheap from the guys at Cycling Deal in Vic.
Geoff
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Re: Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
Postby familyguy » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:51 am
Will work. And a tensioner is a good idea if you dont have horizontal dropouts. It'll just bolt into the RD hanger and you're set.
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Re: Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
Postby kerolah » Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:35 pm
has anyone experienced biopace on a single speed/fixie i love biopace so smooth but dont know how the chain will handle.
is it best to get a new BB for her and or new crankset.
THanks geoff will buy from them they are cheaper.
Thanks for the response guys
is it best to get a new BB for her and or new crankset.
THanks geoff will buy from them they are cheaper.
Thanks for the response guys
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Re: Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
Postby Mulger bill » Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:21 pm
I may be able to help if you need some rings...kerolah wrote:has anyone experienced biopace on a single speed/fixie i love biopace so smooth but dont know how the chain will handle.
is it best to get a new BB for her and or new crankset.
THanks geoff will buy from them they are cheaper.
Thanks for the response guys
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Re: Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
Postby HLC » Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:23 am
Bio pace in theory will work fine. I haven't tried it myself but think about it..kerolah wrote:has anyone experienced biopace on a single speed/fixie i love biopace so smooth but dont know how the chain will handle.
is it best to get a new BB for her and or new crankset.
THanks geoff will buy from them they are cheaper.
Thanks for the response guys
At one poin the bio pace ring will be in the 'tall' position with 50% of the teeth engaged by the chain, and at the 'short' point (perpendicular to the tall) the chainring will still have 50% of the teeth engaged again.
Only one way to find out!
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Re: Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
Postby gururug » Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:16 am
Maybe you can use a ghost ring like this guy
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Re: Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
Postby mollymoke » Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:48 am
Now that is a cool idea, just need to find some old chain rings and remove the centers.gururug wrote:Maybe you can use a ghost ring like this guy
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Re: Fulcrum 7 wheels to single speed conversion
Postby HLC » Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:03 am
In theory, biopace works.
You dont need a ghost ring. It's only used in the above example to take up a ton of chain slack from either a wrong length chain/lack of adjustability in the drop outs.
You dont need a ghost ring. It's only used in the above example to take up a ton of chain slack from either a wrong length chain/lack of adjustability in the drop outs.
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