Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the September Giveaway to Win the Luckeep X1 Pro ebike


mtb switch to ss
#1
I'm looking to switch my k2 mtb to a single speed. Any body have suggestions for cranks and free wheels. I'm not trying to climb too much just some street trickin'.
thanks
swanlove
  Reply
#2
What kind of drive train do you have?
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
  Reply
#3
First thing with converting to a single speed is the rear dropouts. The "dropout" is where the rear axel attaches. Single speed specific frames will have a Horizontal Dropout so you are able to tension the chain by pulling the wheel back and tightening it. If your K2 has vertical dropouts, you'll need to try a few different things. You could use a SingleSpeed chain tensioner, which is sort of like a derailler but it just tensions the chain. Or you could try and find that "magic gearing" where it would fit perfectly in the frame.
Here are some examples of what I mentioned.
  Reply


Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Giant Talon 1,2,3 or 4? Recommendations
Today 06:13 PM
R.I.P. Irio Tommasini
Yesterday 11:41 PM
Third best reason to ride a bent or trik...
Yesterday 11:24 AM
Naming a bicycle - Yes or No?
10-08-2024 06:22 PM
Custom built Virtue 7 city/path bicycle
10-08-2024 04:36 PM
Broken Bottom Bracket
10-08-2024 01:43 AM
COLNAGO SUPER (unknown year)
10-07-2024 10:42 PM
SURVEY: Enhancing Bicycle Experience wit...
10-07-2024 12:50 PM
Help finding out my vintage Biachi model
10-07-2024 12:28 PM
Community Discussion Cycling Myths
10-06-2024 01:23 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. GirishH
25 posts
no avatar 2. Jesper
24 posts
no avatar 3. Flowrider
16 posts
no avatar 4. meamoantonio
12 posts
no avatar 5. Painkiller
10 posts