Surly Steamroller - used, the frames are cheap as dirt (I've seen $150
around the SF area), and with Tektro long reach brakes, they work for 650B.
I'm finishing up a build for my wife now. Fits 650B x 38 with no trouble,
and I'm going to shove Hetres in there soon to see how they fit.
On
I built up a 650b Surly Steamroller over the summer that I have been
considering moving on to someone who might ride and enjoy it more, if I can
find the right rider. Built up with Pari Motos as a fun, fast 650b single
speed (it is a total blast to ride).
Contact me off-list if you think you
Another vote for chain tensioner. Back when folks used to ask why anyone
would want a singlespeed, I bought the simple Surley one to play with on my
MB1. That's - crikey - 13 years ago Slap some spacers on the hub and
get a BMX splined singlespeed cog. Maybe $45-50? I've cooked three
I'd say if you think you are pretty committed both to singlespeed riding
and 650b wheels, then getting a 650b rear wheel with the White eccentric
hub would be a good investment. Think about it beyond just the
Hillborne--with an eccentric 650b wheel, no matter what 650b frame you
happen to
Running your Hillborne as a single speed would be tons of fun.
You could actively hang around on the list here and ebay and craigslist and
wait for a Quickbeam in your size to come around
You could check out the Soma B-side, but I think that's a disc-only thing
Check out Rawland. The Olaf was
Use a Surly or Paul chain tensioner/singleator with spacers and a cog and
you're all set on the Sam for singlespeed. Unless you want fixed, when
you'll need the ENO, horizontal dropouts or the magic gear.
I wouldn't operate on the Simpleone--use it as designed.
Ryan
On Monday, January 7,
Thanks for the advice so far am leaning towards tensioning the Hillborne for
the summerforgot option 4 which is sell my car and buy a custom I'd come
out ahead that way and my wife for sure couldn't complain.
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