soul cycles titan setup

[jayv]

I am trying to figure out what gear ratio I can run on the titan frame (16.9 in. chainstays). I want to run SS with no tensioner. Since it has vertical dropouts I need to know what gears will work to give me the right tension. What have others found out? I am setting this up to be a DJ/urban bike and would like to run something around 32-36/16-18. Is there a different kind of chain I can run that will have smaller links than the standard mountain bike chain. What tricks can I use to find a setup that works besides just buying a bunch of different gear combos?

[GoHuckYourself]

Get this chain, the whole thing is half links so you can usually use whatever ratio you want.

http://www.danscomp.com/products/CHAINS/464040.jpg
The Shadow Conspiracy Interlock Chain which can be bought at your LBS or www.danscomp.com for about 30 bucks US currency

[biggins]

run a 32/16 with the surly tensioner and you will be good to go

[biggins]

oh, if you dont use a tensioner your gonna have problems with the cahin often.

[GoHuckYourself]

oh, if you dont use a tensioner your gonna have problems with the cahin often.

I've seen a lot of people who run chains with out tensioners. My DNA can be run with a 36/17 ratio fine with out a tensioner and with the chain I posted you can get it dialed even easier. Chain tensioners help, but are not required.