Well I'm going to Single Speed my 05 chase 3, and have been told by one bike shop I need a chain tensioner for vertical dropouts, which I understand, the other one told me, no you don't need one, instead a 1/2 link chain is what I need.
So couple questions.
1) do I need a chain tensioner? if so what kind?
2) should I get a new chain? if so is 1/2 link good or get heavy duty chain?
3) Which single speed kit should I get?
(I'm not looking for the best just something that will work until new bike)
What i can get right now to Single Speed my bike is:
Spacers
Surly tensioner
Use the cog from my 8-speed
Use old chain and shorten
OR
Wait a week for a Surly SS cog
Rennen chain tensioner
Gusset SS kit
New SS or 1/2 link Chain
What is best choose for temporary use till a get new bike?
So couple questions.
1) do I need a chain tensioner? if so what kind?
2) should I get a new chain? if so is 1/2 link good or get heavy duty chain?
3) Which single speed kit should I get?
(I'm not looking for the best just something that will work until new bike)
What i can get right now to Single Speed my bike is:
Spacers
Surly tensioner
Use the cog from my 8-speed
Use old chain and shorten
OR
Wait a week for a Surly SS cog
Rennen chain tensioner
Gusset SS kit
New SS or 1/2 link Chain
What is best choose for temporary use till a get new bike?