How I converted my Retro Raleigh bike into a single speed!
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- čas přidán 23. 09. 2022
- In this video I talk through how I converted my old Raleigh racing bike into a single speed.
Hope you find the content useful. I'll have more bike videos coming soon!
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I see so many builds with only front brakes, as a 80`s bmx racer , only a rear break makes so much more sense, i did the same with my single speed, works great , and keeps it simple
Looks good. Nice creative build.
Nice bike. A gearing recommendation; with that 40 T chainring, a 16T freewheel (rear sprocket), would give you a nice 67.5 inch gear. A very versatile range that does everything well. Not wussy, but not too difficult on most moderate climbs. I’d say you’re presently pushing about a 57 inch gear, way too small for an average bloke.
Actually ,i really like that kind of frame.it looks beautiful. Im hoping to find one similar to that on the market , or to anyone who custom build frames.
Nice. All I would say is that mine is particularly big. I'm 6ft and find this difficult to get on and off sometimes!
@@itstomsgarage maybe you'll get used to it haha. Could you pls.give us an update next time if ever you learn techniques on how to get on and off easily on such a big sized frame of bike. ?
I just lean it down so I can get my leg over it haha
Lock ring for stem of crank fits rear cog to lock sprocket. Seen on another build on you tube
Nice bike and cheap conversion. For pedals I run platform style (Crankbrothers Stamp1 or similar) on all my single speed bikes, they are really comfy and solid
Yeah the pedals I have on this at the moment aren’t much good. I’ll replace them at some point 👍
We need more bike builds 😊
Definitely! I've got some more stuff lined up 👍
I’ve never seen that style of rear dropout on a road bike. It’s ideal for single speed, however my road bike uses skewers and the drops are vertical not horizontal like yours.
Raleigh was doing a lot of different frame materials in the 80s, I have a competition frame with 531 tubes. I also had a technium with aluminum main tubes glued to lugs. I am not sure, but I think the shifter bosses do not have a hole under. I have ground off the bosses from a Japanese bike, I left just a little of the brazing alloy, so not sure. I would probably just get the frame you want though.
Thanks for the info. I've ended up just leaving them on!
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Single speed sangat mantap bro
Thanks a lot 🙏
I like the “ just do it” attitude; looks like a great bike. If you want to run just one brake , you’ll need to make it a fixed gear rather than a single speed. That’s my only concern. If it were me, I’d fit another brake and find a cheap single speed/ flip flop wheel on FB marketplace or something. A 16 tooth maybe. Good luck buddy
Thanks for watching! Is that second brake just for more stopping power I assume? I've run a single brake on this bike for quite a while and never really had issues but it might be something to consider!
@@itstomsgarage it’s just the law I’m afraid. If you’re using a freewheel you need two brakes. Fixed gear bikes don’t have a freewheel- if the wheel’s moving, the pedals move-so you can use your legs to slow down ( apparently..) and can get away with a single brake. It’s up to you buddy, but if you get knocked off it might affect any insurance. But it’s great that you recycled an old bike and put it back on the road.
Interesting mate, thanks for the advice on that. Didn't know about it being law
@@itstomsgarage No problem. Look, this is probably never ever going to be a problem. So long as you and others are safe, no one is going to care.
Nice looking bike.
It's really tall.
Looks like a 64cm frame.
Hey mate, thanks a lot! Yes it is an absolute beast. I will get it measured up at some point. Thanks for watching.
It's called chainring, not sprocket.
Thats the one...thanks