After converting an old bike I had over to Single Speed I set out to find a dedicated Single Speed 29’er
Almost went with the Nashbar 29er, but after reading a few reviews saw the ‘Cog referenced a few times as being a more sensible choice for someone planning to upgrade parts.
Went to the local dealer who didn’t have any in store, but would order one and sell it to me for MSRP. I opted to look around, found another dealer’s online blog with a new 2010 left over that they had upgraded to Tektro Disk brakes on sale. I called, reserved it and drove down the next day.
I’d already figured on the following upgrades/changes
- Avid BB7 Disks and FR7 Levers
- Jagwire cables
- Framesaver
- Niner 32T Chainring
- Shimano BB
Also ended up swapping out the crankset with one by FSA I’d originally bought for another bike.
Dissassembly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfLSlX8dyG4
Framesaver Application
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTmxkcWn-_I
Switching Chainrings on the new Crankset
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz-2D8btW5o
Installing new Disc Rotors and Cog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Iyky13gAPY
Assembly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmubjzuaquE
Jagwire Cable Install
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuVseVBrRM4
Finished Bike
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXnaFmV4pBw
Bike turned out great. Even with the upgrades it cost less than a new stock bike. I’m now sold on Single Speed and 29’er wheels.
Video of me riding it on some local trails
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_GTDBuh-h4
And more video, this time I was also messing around with different helmet mount locations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp_bhAFpSpU
The Bike stand I’m using is by RAD Cycle Products.