Good Conversion Frames - The Chainlink2024-03-28T17:12:31Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/good-conversion-frames?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A120983&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI guess if you want to get te…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-19:2211490:Comment:1209832009-09-19T15:50:52.717ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
I guess if you want to get technical about it you <i>could</i> convert any frame and have it 'work' but in all reality not any frame will work if you want to build a nice, safe, bike that ends up being a reasonable value.<br />
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Vertical dropouts and fixed gear have no place together because there is no way to set the proper chain tension and you can not safely run a chain tensioner.<br />
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Look for horizontal drop outs and decent construction and you can find stuff all over the place.<br />
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<cite>mattbikes1…</cite>
I guess if you want to get technical about it you <i>could</i> convert any frame and have it 'work' but in all reality not any frame will work if you want to build a nice, safe, bike that ends up being a reasonable value.<br />
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Vertical dropouts and fixed gear have no place together because there is no way to set the proper chain tension and you can not safely run a chain tensioner.<br />
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Look for horizontal drop outs and decent construction and you can find stuff all over the place.<br />
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<cite>mattbikes1 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/good-conversion-frames#2211490Comment120664"><div><b>Any frame will work,</b> but some frames carry</div>
</blockquote> Any frame will work, but some…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-18:2211490:Comment:1206642009-09-18T04:29:11.800Zmattbikes1https://thechainlink.org/profile/mattbikes1
Any frame will work, but some frames carry greater risks. Whatever you choose, use track lugs and tighten them good. The main issue is chain tension. I have lost my chain while riding, when I had a Fuji Royale frame, and it is not so good. You have to throw your heel into the back wheel against the seat stays, unless you have hand brakes. I was living in Minneapolis at the time and the traffic was tame, i.e not Chicago traffic. If you are serious about a fixed gear set up invest in a track…
Any frame will work, but some frames carry greater risks. Whatever you choose, use track lugs and tighten them good. The main issue is chain tension. I have lost my chain while riding, when I had a Fuji Royale frame, and it is not so good. You have to throw your heel into the back wheel against the seat stays, unless you have hand brakes. I was living in Minneapolis at the time and the traffic was tame, i.e not Chicago traffic. If you are serious about a fixed gear set up invest in a track frame. Otherwise, take your chances. Start out with a low ratio: 42/16 or 48/18. Just my advice. Use hand breaks too. I have a 56cm SE Lager--black…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-18:2211490:Comment:1206272009-09-18T01:16:38.857ZFrancis Buxtonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Scott522
I have a 56cm SE Lager--black; how much you planning on spending?<br />
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It's 'moderately hipster': tiny straight bars, but with MTB ends, white chain, straight-horizontal dropouts; 46T Sugino; nice condition.<br />
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Low miles; way too small for me; pix on my page if you want to look at it. It's SS now with a brake; flip flop for fixed gear--besides fixed and single speed may or may not be the same thing to you.
I have a 56cm SE Lager--black; how much you planning on spending?<br />
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It's 'moderately hipster': tiny straight bars, but with MTB ends, white chain, straight-horizontal dropouts; 46T Sugino; nice condition.<br />
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Low miles; way too small for me; pix on my page if you want to look at it. It's SS now with a brake; flip flop for fixed gear--besides fixed and single speed may or may not be the same thing to you. My bad I should have posted t…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-17:2211490:Comment:1206072009-09-17T23:38:00.923ZPatrick Mhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PatrickM
My bad I should have posted that 56cm is ideal. I'm a little over 5'10." There is some leighway but 60cm is probably too big.
My bad I should have posted that 56cm is ideal. I'm a little over 5'10." There is some leighway but 60cm is probably too big. Hello,
I just posted a 60 cm…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-17:2211490:Comment:1205802009-09-17T22:15:44.784ZMoc Artsyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MocArtsy
Hello,<br />
I just posted a 60 cm Raleigh frame that I am offering in trade for a smaller frame. Not sure how tall you are, but I thought you might want to take a look.<br />
<a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/60-cm-raleigh-frame-offered-in">http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/60-cm-raleigh-frame-offered-in</a>
Hello,<br />
I just posted a 60 cm Raleigh frame that I am offering in trade for a smaller frame. Not sure how tall you are, but I thought you might want to take a look.<br />
<a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/60-cm-raleigh-frame-offered-in">http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/60-cm-raleigh-frame-offered-in</a> Horizontal dropouts, and a mi…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-17:2211490:Comment:1205552009-09-17T20:40:05.931ZChuckohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Chuck
Horizontal dropouts, and a mid-80's steel with 700c wheels would be ideal. But there are lots of 70's steel road frames that are good candidates for conversion with 27" wheels.<br />
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What size do you ride, I might have a frame hanging around...probably a 58cm Raleigh, though it has 27" wheels.
Horizontal dropouts, and a mid-80's steel with 700c wheels would be ideal. But there are lots of 70's steel road frames that are good candidates for conversion with 27" wheels.<br />
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What size do you ride, I might have a frame hanging around...probably a 58cm Raleigh, though it has 27" wheels. How tall are you? I have a bi…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-17:2211490:Comment:1205332009-09-17T19:00:01.444Zon2wheelshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/on2wheels
How tall are you? I have a big frame that would work
How tall are you? I have a big frame that would work You can always try and buy a…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-17:2211490:Comment:1205232009-09-17T18:28:35.048ZJFred4https://thechainlink.org/profile/JFred4
You can always try and buy a fixie on Craigslist or Ebay. I got my Jamis on Ebay for a couple hundred bucks. Then I tweaked it a little to my liking. I know its not the true hipster way but I probably saved over $500 in the end, plus the frame is ridiculously light.
You can always try and buy a fixie on Craigslist or Ebay. I got my Jamis on Ebay for a couple hundred bucks. Then I tweaked it a little to my liking. I know its not the true hipster way but I probably saved over $500 in the end, plus the frame is ridiculously light. Look for anything with track…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-17:2211490:Comment:1205202009-09-17T18:13:56.267ZBrian Bauerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ThisIsBrianB
Look for anything with track ends or at least horizontal as opposed to vertical dropouts. As always Sheldon Brown explains it best.<br />
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<a href="http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html">http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html</a>
Look for anything with track ends or at least horizontal as opposed to vertical dropouts. As always Sheldon Brown explains it best.<br />
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<a href="http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html">http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html</a>