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Old 17-06.-2005, 10:51 PM   #1
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Default Single speed conversion

I have a single speed bike with a rear hub capable of taking gears - and would like to put some on.

Im a total novice with bike mechanics, so please make any answers as simple as possible!

Can I simply get a set of cogs for the back wheel, put a deraileur on the back and attach that to gears? I think the old fasioned type of gears - non indexed - would offer the greatest degree of error on my part. What do you think?

Thanks.
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Old 19-06.-2005, 06:23 PM   #2
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I have a single speed bike with a rear hub capable of taking gears - and would like to put some on.

Im a total novice with bike mechanics, so please make any answers as simple as possible!

Can I simply get a set of cogs for the back wheel, put a deraileur on the back and attach that to gears? I think the old fasioned type of gears - non indexed - would offer the greatest degree of error on my part. What do you think?

Thanks.

I would just like to add that I have a Veto frame by Fort, Shimano Deore caliper brakes and handlebars that look like bull horns (?). My rear wheel has a quando hub, if that helps...
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Old 15-07.-2005, 10:20 AM   #3
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I have a single speed bike with a rear hub capable of taking gears - and would like to put some on.

Im a total novice with bike mechanics, so please make any answers as simple as possible!

Can I simply get a set of cogs for the back wheel, put a deraileur on the back and attach that to gears? I think the old fasioned type of gears - non indexed - would offer the greatest degree of error on my part. What do you think?

Thanks.

I can be done easily but The cables and stuff maybe difficult. Why go back?
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