New to SS

[Budman]

Ok so im gonna start building up a azonic steelhead frame and i want it to be a single speed. i have a shimano FH M525 rear hub.. as my under standing i can just buy the spacers and then the clog to go with it and that hub will work or do i need a special hub.. if you know where i can buy these clogs and spacers please let me know..

thanks

[rpk1988]

You could also buy that singlelator or whatever they call it. Search it up on PricePoint or JensonUSA.

[BikeGeek]

Any cassette hub will work. You can either use the plastic or aluminium spacers from several cassettes, pvc pipe, or buy spacers or a spacer kit to space your single cog. I'm assuming you have vertical dropouts. If so, you'll need a chain tensioner like the singelator or the convert.

Webcyclery.com has a decent selection of SS parts.

[MtnbikeMike]

I think the Steelhead has horizontal dropouts.

http://www.azonicusa.com/catalog/images/Steelhead.jpg

[psycle-on]

Pretty much everything mentioned above is correct. When you put the cog on, make sure you get it in a good line with your front chainring using whatever spacers you decide on. You will not need any tensioner with that frame but you may want to check into a "tug" (surly makes a nice one if you want to keep your quick release skewers) and or switching your quick release axle for a bolt on one (most shops should have an axle that will work for a few $$'s). A quick release will work to some degree for light duty work but if you are going to be jumping or something you will want a more secure wheel mounting system.

Oh, they forgot one of the most important parts...a 6 pack!!! :D

[Cash-Money]

travis,

i still have that wheel, if you're interested. i think bolt-on works best with those dropouts, but a QR will work i guess. a bunch of spacers, or some 1-1/4" PVC pipe works wonders too. use the smallest cog fron a cassette and the lock ring to keep it all together. shoot me a PM if u have any more questions, i have set up about 8 SS bikes recently, and know how stuff works.