Yoo now that you have had the SS for a while now, do you still recommend it? I’m in south cak where our trails are very similar to yours in Fl. Could you feel the weight loss in the bike and has the single speed gotten old or still loving it? Thanks
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend it. In fact, a single speed would work better in an area that had longer steady climbs as opposed to our bursty technical, steep climbs here in FL. Not only is there a cut in weight, it's also a much quieter and smooth ride. Something about it just makes riding much more enjoyable, and arguably faster. It's not a huge investment, especially if you already have a 1X system and if you hate it, simply switch back. I'll say that I rode geared for the first time in months and it was a lot less fun, noisy clunky. But that's because i'm riding pretty low end components and bikes. So here is my 2cents. If you have a budget bike and you want quick results with low investment, it's definitely a lot more fun as a single speed. If you have a high end Santa Cruz/Transition/Trek full suspension that has Sram Eagle/Shimano XTR and flows like a unicorn you'll probably question the sanity of a person riding a hardtail single speed. Love it or hate it, it's definitely worth a try and i'll make it a point to have a single speed in the quiver from here on out. Whether it's a road bike or a MTB, or DJ. It's just more fun. Hope this helps you out!
@kitpulmones21145 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure you Sir, have earned my respect and subscription. I've been a fan of single speed setups for a year now and made a cyclocross ss and a mtb ss already. Less clutter, less noise, less weight, more ride.
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
@@kitpulmones2114 YeYeee! Thanks for the support. Glad to be part of the cool kids club 😎😎
@ericrobison85914 жыл бұрын
I've had 4 mountain bikes; 2 hardtails (26" and 29"), 1 full sus (26"), and my current which is a rigid SS 29er, and I can tell you my current bike is by FAR my favorite. I just got so sick of the maintenance required on my previous bikes, especially the full sus. Every time I'd get out on the trail I'd be thinking about my fork or shock setting not be optimal or dicking around trying to find the right gear up a climb and missing shifts. The rigid SS is so nice. I just check my tires and go. And the power transfer when you pedal on the rigid is just so immediate and efficient. Also, you'll be surprised what you can get up when your only option is to mash harder or don't. I'd absolutely recommend a SS.
@JiangHongrie3 жыл бұрын
I done SS conversion years ago...not once did I ever regret it.
@davidt85464 жыл бұрын
I used a new shimano slx crankset with 11 speed narrow wide chainring...a ss conversion kit with a separate tensioner that is spring loaded and mounts to the dropout. When it came to the chain I used a shimano 7-8 speed chain with quicklink. Nice and cheap. Runs lovely and silent and the chain has never come off. Its just solid...simple and so much fun. 32- 16 tooth on the rear ring gives the right resistance in my opinion.
@ipodgolfer134 жыл бұрын
This was wicked cool and I hope to do this in the near future.
@patalinghugjosephmarkkent60823 жыл бұрын
Im really having a hard time looking for a single speed cog for months now. What I did is use a 13t 8spd cog that is super duper cheap, put some spacer and tensioner and it works great! Been using it for many months now without issue.
@omarcervantes32665 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid ima turn my bike into a single speed it’s to much maintenance for a 8 speed
@Ivlodded4 жыл бұрын
I just love to turn my old hardtails into singlespeeds with only a rear brake and nothing else If you want to skip the chain tensioner part you can just use halflink chains depending on your sprocket type
@D_58213 жыл бұрын
why no front break
@Ivlodded3 жыл бұрын
@@D_5821 Its less, and less sometimes is more - as an example when having to carry it up a long staircase
@albertohern32764 жыл бұрын
i thought the orange was dope but do you looks nice still thanks for tips
@PJSinohin4 жыл бұрын
Trail looks familiar.. From early Seth's bike hack videos?
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm his apprentice
@XCBen5 жыл бұрын
I want to do this. Loved the video! I was excited for the video about the DIY chain tensioner.
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
I think i'll always have one in the quiver. I rode it geared and it's just not the same lol. I'll still make the DIY tensioner tutorial because it will work for street cruisers and road bikes. Plus it's just fun to make stuff.
@XCBen5 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure true that. Great editing skills on this one. Definitely looked like it took some time
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
@@XCBen Thanks dude. It all takes time.....you know. It's a balancing act. LOL
@sir_jerhyn3 жыл бұрын
What a strange coincidence... I brought the GT Pantera Sport today, and I am wanting to convert it to a 1x1! LOL Interesting, this may be harder to do.
@dragonoidman4 жыл бұрын
also..invest in half link chains ;) they are life savers
@djsonfire00014 жыл бұрын
Now you gotta get a Veer belt drive! Great job!
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
I'd really like to go belt drive! I just wish there were more frame options. Do you know of any trail frames?
@djsonfire00014 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure I'm using a gravity frame from bikesdirect and went from there. Just upgraded stuff as I could afford it.... Its been a good base so far
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
@@djsonfire0001 You just blew my mind with that Veer belt..... That is next!
@djsonfire00014 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure nice!!! You'll love it, so smooth
@TaylorBarronn5 жыл бұрын
Nice work mate, you just earned a sub!
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
Thanks bru. Hard work starting to pay off! 🙏
@alexquinn31483 жыл бұрын
Love this vid 🤙
@JFRides5 жыл бұрын
Great video dude 👍
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
Means a lot to hear! Thanks for joining in on the fun!
@cameronhill56535 жыл бұрын
I need a video on how to turn a seven speed into a single speed. Idk if I'm to slow and cant find a video on it, but I havent watched this video so I hope this one shows that
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
I covered that process but didnt dive deep into the steps. Did you find your answer or are you still having issues?
@sushiljoe79335 жыл бұрын
Yo this bike is sick! What would be awesome is if u got a fork with 140mm travel and something a bit nicer like Rockshox recon bike would feel amazing, great deals on pinkbike
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! I went back to gears and miss the single life... but it's not as practical since I only have one bike. I actually just ordered the Rockshox Judy 120mm.... wish I would have looked at pink bike now. The price jump up to 140 is pretty big and I'm on a budget. I think itll work better than my blown spring fork though lol
@slatt85235 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure why did you go back to gears?
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
@@slatt8523 Well since this is my only bike it was putting some limit on the trails I could ride. I strained my back pretty bad from aggressively climbing in the wrong gear and decided to switch back. When I get my new FS bike I'll be converting this back to single speed.
@knasicbyer95922 жыл бұрын
i love my single speed, way more than any geared bike. especially single speed dirt jumpers
@n8arellano54 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thx
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
you're welcome
@NikkiNexo7774 жыл бұрын
Where at in Florida are you? I'm in the Ft. Lauderdale area. I've been looking for a used bike that I can convert to single speed for my local trails here. Thanks for this video. I will use it as a guide when I convert my bike
@tobiloco74554 жыл бұрын
Where were you surfing. It looks sick there
@lawriehaig51524 жыл бұрын
I have a 9 speed cassette. How do I know which conversation kit to buy
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
A majority of freehub kits will work for you. Just make sure the kit comes with spacers to get good chain line with your SS cog. They're pretty much the same thing as your headset spacer.
@samaelmartinus32733 жыл бұрын
Can I just put it in the gear I want then cut the grip gears wire, remove the trash, and use it like that ???? Can we use the same tensioner it came with with the conversion kit if i do need one?
@HoloScope3 жыл бұрын
Yes to both
@aimbotexe28385 жыл бұрын
Sick bro
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤘🤘
@the_realMarshall2 жыл бұрын
LOVE the video. but now all the product links are old... bummer!
@YourOwnAdventure2 жыл бұрын
I'll try and update that when I get a chance!
@Austingtcs3 жыл бұрын
I can’t figure out what you did to get the crank off this sucks I’m stuck
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Crank arm puller
@culturebreath3694 жыл бұрын
The dork disk. 🤣🤣🤣
@YourOwnAdventure2 жыл бұрын
:)
@lerk20094 жыл бұрын
The dork disc LOL
@esthelp7513 жыл бұрын
my dirt jump had 3x7 drivetrain
@suvankarsaikia30753 жыл бұрын
Nice work bro..plz tell me the gear ratio..you use in this single speed.
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
1.8:1 or 2:1 will work. 36/18
@suvankarsaikia30753 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure Thnx bro😎🤘
@travisroberts87164 жыл бұрын
Nice video and I k ow it’s older , but I love my ricochet 27.5+ but other day noticed my bobottom bracket was lose and had play !!! It was because the nine drive side ring was lose , I had my Multitool on me so I was able to snug it up to get home ( riding easy ) but what type of ( spammer wrench ?? ) and what size if you know ? That would be needed to tighten it up correctly thank you and I apologize if I named the tool incorrectly
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! You would need a bottom bracket specific tool made for square taper bottom bracket. It's a small attachment for a standard ratchet style wrench.
@travisroberts87164 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! And I already subscribed previously bea cause of Great videos!! I saw this but don’t know if it’s right size , or how to tell ! Thanks for your time time I appreciate it www.ebay.com/itm/1-of-Bottom-Bracket-Cartridge-Tool-Sleeve-Wrench-For-Shimano-Road-Racing-MTB-BB/303331166021?hash=item469ff24745:g:YKIAAOSwKhJdUlez
@rondraycott91254 жыл бұрын
Hey i am just curious what crankset and bottom bracket you use as i'm trying to turn my GT 2020 into a single speed. I have already purchased a chainring and cog set. Any information will be helpful!! Thanks in advance!
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
I used the IXF Crankset from Amazon but I'd go with a Shimano XT crankset now. It's a little more pricey but worth it. Any of the $100 range would be a good choice. Just make sure your chainring is going to match.
@guidoklingbeil81805 жыл бұрын
How is the cheap Chinese ixf crankset holding up? All I read is that the manufacturing quality is beyond bad.
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
For me it is holding up. I'm not riding any Mountains or DH but I am constantly hitting jumps and drops. Also, cranking on a single speed puts down much more power than typical riding and I haven't had creaking, looseness, etc. However, I did have a crank arm strip out a pedal hole. Could have been my fault with crossthreading but I can't confirm. Likely that it was user error as much as I'd like to blame it on the cheap "Chinese manufacturing". Anyways, if you can afford to buy name brand parts I would but remember that even those can fail. It's all dependent on what part you get. I've had 4 of these BB kits and they have held up with the exception of the pedal hole. But they did send me replacement for that problem so the customer service is good for the most part.
@Bazz0li4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what grips he's using ?
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
ODI Van's
@ms-kaos3142 Жыл бұрын
Hey bro, It is ok using rear derailleur instead of tensioner?
@YourOwnAdventure Жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@ms-kaos3142 Жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure Thanks
@JHAY.R874 жыл бұрын
How do you keep the bike from rusting since you stripped the color off I'm doing the same thing with a cannondale trail 7 I already started the process but I'm worry after a while its gonna rust on me do you have any suggestions or ideas you might had done to your bike?
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
Well luckily for you, aluminum doesn't oxidize the same way steel does so if you strip any aluminum frame it will not rust in the way you are thinking. Aluminum rusts in a different way and creates a thin coating that protects the metal of further corrosion. No treatment is needed! I hear mixed ideas about treating the aluminum but i've heard it's worst to do that. Mine has been bare for nearly 2 years and I haven't had any issues with it.
@va9413 жыл бұрын
If you have a sliding dropout you don't need the chain tensioner?
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Nope. That's the dream setup
@va9413 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure thats what I thought, seems hard to find bikes with that feature, the kona honzo esd has it, but thats a 3000€ bike 😅
@CEOofSleep2 жыл бұрын
are tensioners necessary? Im planning on replacing sprocket and chain
@renielsanchez35983 жыл бұрын
what chain do you use in the vid?
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Probably just a KMC
@shem25554 жыл бұрын
How many spacers does your ss convertion kit have? Is 3 spacers enough to dial my chain line?
@nickladroma72173 жыл бұрын
I broke my derailluer hanger and i cannot find a replacement, i plan to make it to a single speed so i can still use the bike, can i still make it to a single speed without it? thanks.
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Most tensioners use the derailleur hanger. So probably not, but not impossible
@nickladroma72173 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure so the hack is i will not use a tensioner right? can i use a chain guide instead?
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
@@nickladroma7217 Yeah I'm guessing you could use a diy chain guide.
@DezorianGuy3 жыл бұрын
How do you install the chain tightener?
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
DMR Chain Tensioner
@DezorianGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure I know, but where is your video about that?
@tonyg64 жыл бұрын
But what about chain? I have an 10 gear casette, with narrow wide zee in front. It should work with Reverse Cog kit or should I change chain?
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
You shouldn't have an issue with the chain. Chains are different widths for different cassette sizes to shift properly and with a SS cog it doesn't need clearance. Most chains will work as long as they're tensioned properly.
@tonyg64 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure Thanks man
@oscarburns94715 жыл бұрын
What was the bcd on that bike and how many teeth did the chainring have
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
104 bcd. 32 teeth.
@m.a88383 жыл бұрын
As for the SS cog, is it for freehub or freewheel?
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Freehub/Cassette
@nathan_leach5 жыл бұрын
What is the name of that trail @ 0:52
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
That's Bunker Hill at Jonathan Dickinson State Park South Florida area.
@PJSinohin4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried 32/16 or 38/22 without a tensioner?
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried any without a tensioner
@PJSinohin4 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure maybe just a coincidence because i had 3 GT avalanche's in the past and all of them accommodated the 32/16 and 38/22 gearing without a tensioner. Cheers.
@КириллБ-ь5т5 жыл бұрын
Hello, i want single speed bike, can you help me?
@ridebikesmore4 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯
@shoeonhead4 жыл бұрын
Why would you want to get rid of your gears?? You literally can’t mountain bike without lower gears.
@hirooandoo53903 жыл бұрын
Is it ok without a tensioner?
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Tensioner is essential
@hirooandoo53903 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure why is it the other bikes like dirtjump dont have any tensioner?
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
@@hirooandoo5390 Single speed specific frames like DJ, bmx and some mtb have the ability to move the wheel in and out +/- 1inch to tension the chain(horizontal drop outs)
@hirooandoo53903 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure thanks bro! Im planning to build my dj. Thanks again for the info ! Stay safe and God bless!
@YourOwnAdventure3 жыл бұрын
@@hirooandoo5390 Yea man. Have fun. I'm building a DJ on here soon. It's a great all arounder to have!
@beaunoel40404 жыл бұрын
Hey uhh, I think you're mud flap is backwards.
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
Notorinnns Nah. It was broken off
@oOoACFREEMANoOo2 жыл бұрын
?
@ADP-ll1tj5 жыл бұрын
Subbed, but this is not really a tutorial.
@YourOwnAdventure5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I made it clear in the beginning of the video that it was a generalization of the process. Doing a step by step tutorial would take a long time. I'm not opposed to it but the resources are already available through GMBN/ParkTool/etc. I'm better at the story, not filming everything while I'm working..... makes things very difficult. Greasy hands, and cameras don't go well together haha.
@223eu774 жыл бұрын
What handle bars and stem are you using?
@YourOwnAdventure4 жыл бұрын
Wake stem and something of similar price for the bars on Amazon. Both were budget options from Amazon and held up great. Still running the stem and bars on the bike now no issues with them while riding bigger jumps or drops either. I'd consider and recommend any of the budget stuff on Amazon if you aren't riding PNW/Sedona style trails daily. If you are, go with more beefy, brand name stuff. The quality control/R&D is what you're paying for.
@223eu774 жыл бұрын
@@YourOwnAdventure Ok thank you a lot man keep up with the great videos to man.