Singlespeed Conversion: Simple No Tensioner!

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • From 24 speeds to single speed, if your frame doesn't have horizontal dropouts, you probably need a tensioner.
    The chance of having a perfect chain length is very unlikely, it can be perfect, but it also can be too loose or tight.
    90 links: Too tight
    92 links: Too loose
    In order to make it fit, I inserted a outer link to the chain to make it 91 links.
    Bike: Devinci Vancouver
    Parts installed:
    DMR Single Speed Converter Kit - 16t cog
    Blackspire 32t chainring
    Truvativ Firex
    90 + 1 links chain
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Комментарии • 179

  • @JohnSmith-qf1jn
    @JohnSmith-qf1jn 2 года назад +93

    As a noob that's been working on bikes for a few weeks you're a brave man in my eyes. Bikes seemd complex when I started. Now I get excited that I'm understand how parts work. It's because of people like you that take an additional step in making a video for people like me and others. Thank you.

  • @andreseiffert7963
    @andreseiffert7963 2 года назад +157

    *Looked at a lot of options for getting my **Latest.Bike** . Great find in SAVA. Super light, nice components, really good value as it comes with many options only found in much higher priced bikes.*

  • @noelmedrano9267
    @noelmedrano9267 2 года назад +63

    First time seeing someone create a half chain link. Well done.

    • @kryptikknowledge1501
      @kryptikknowledge1501 Год назад +7

      That was pretty awesome ngl. This guy made such a good video.

    • @alexanderwoolley1623
      @alexanderwoolley1623 6 месяцев назад

      It can only work on bikes that have equal thickness chainring, for bikes like mine that had a staggered thickness front chainring I unfortunately just had to eat the extra slack and go through about 4 different sized front chainrings until I found one that would allow little enough slack to not fly off the front ring!

  • @kryptikknowledge1501
    @kryptikknowledge1501 Год назад +5

    Saved my life this has 😂😂 was thinking to take my Rock climber to the shops to get the gears sorted but feel like this is way better.
    Thanks for such an informative video 👌

  • @macek4565
    @macek4565 2 года назад +7

    I have been looking for this tutorial for weeks. Thank you for making it.

  • @acyutanandadas1326
    @acyutanandadas1326 2 года назад +10

    One of my ss has 42t chain ring and 18t cog Rides like a dream and take hills smoothly

    • @Xayuap
      @Xayuap 4 дня назад

      wheel size and crank lever size

    • @Xayuap
      @Xayuap 4 дня назад

      wheel size and crank levers size

    • @acyutanandadas1326
      @acyutanandadas1326 4 дня назад

      @@Xayuap 700c 28mm tire width just enough on gravelish off road -- weighs 20 lbs--- caliper brakes. My specs---77yrs old 180 lbs I ride fast --15mph on flats 22mph down hills

  • @newttella1043
    @newttella1043 Год назад +6

    Great idea. If possible, use a pin for a wider chain. For example if you're using a 10 speed chain (which is what I always do when the 10 speed chains are worn to .75 on my road or mountain bike, they are re-used on my single speed) then I will use a pin from an 8 or 9 speed chain to join. It's okay that the ends of the pin sit wider than the chain because it's a single speed the wider pin won't interfere with other gears or shifting. This creates a stronger connection and you can see and feel where the chain was joined easily.

  • @ninetailsnet
    @ninetailsnet 3 года назад +7

    That is the set up of my MTB ever since... I always using my bike riding it around the city, thats why I dont need any shifters, gears, rd etc... Basic single speed thats enough

    • @gabrieljordan9977
      @gabrieljordan9977 2 года назад

      You know, this works perfectly on the trail as well, a little hard to push climbing but on flats and downhill is awesome

  • @petesmitt
    @petesmitt 2 года назад +13

    I bought an older 18 speed steel mtb frame because it had horizontal dropouts and no derailleur hanger; looked like it was made for single speed conversion; fitted 33t chainwheel and 18t sprocket; great for trails or shop trips

  • @chrisandrews5881
    @chrisandrews5881 3 года назад +29

    Been thinking about converting my aggressive hard tail to single speed, it’s been on my mind why people haven’t tried using half link chains instead of chain tensioners, so good job. Just need to see if I can keep up with my mates on the trails with one gear. I spent 20 years riding Bmx so love the idea of the simple single speed

    • @extremkrem622
      @extremkrem622 3 года назад

      I just built up a Dartmoor Primal single speed, absolutely loving it. Only thing is that with a push down tensioner the chain skips when Im torquing it hard on a steep bit. Can't go with a halflink because of narrowwide chainring, but I'm going to try using the tensioner pushing the chain up instead of down.

    • @mattvanderwalt6220
      @mattvanderwalt6220 3 года назад +2

      Half links stretch like crazy...

    • @tommygrowls7894
      @tommygrowls7894 3 года назад +2

      Try dmr tensioner in push up mode, only works with 3/32 chain tho

    • @StaggerLee68
      @StaggerLee68 3 года назад +1

      Do it brother! You'll be a badass 11year old monster again! It's stoooopid fun, give it a try.

    • @HoloScope
      @HoloScope 2 года назад

      @@StaggerLee68 that's sounds so sarcastic 😂

  • @bigwheelsturning
    @bigwheelsturning Год назад +2

    Good show! I'm having that problem trying to convert an old MTB to one with an Enviolo hub. The frame has vertical dropouts, and now I see how this can be fixed. Very good.

  • @oliversch7271
    @oliversch7271 2 года назад +3

    Excellent this is exactly the video I was looking for TY

  • @TheDfelan
    @TheDfelan 2 года назад +1

    I wasn't even looking for this how to and watched the whole thing, lol. Cool vid.

  • @buffalomind6838
    @buffalomind6838 2 года назад +4

    Thanks brother. All these conversions are inspiring. I’m looking forward to my first conversion in the near future.

  • @princenaim7489
    @princenaim7489 Год назад +1

    Gonna try that tonight was stuck past couple days actually busted a freewheel Kuz it was way tight. Thnk u for dropping a Gem💎

  • @BerserkerNick
    @BerserkerNick 3 года назад +15

    A halflink chain would've been the easiest solution

    • @TyBraek
      @TyBraek 3 года назад +4

      They make halflink masters too.

  • @cabanasjaimejc
    @cabanasjaimejc 2 года назад +1

    Well Sun of a Gun, I've been trying to figure this out for a while. Thank you.

  • @andrestevens2200
    @andrestevens2200 3 года назад +2

    your videos are awesome! all of them :)

  • @marifeinchoco7468
    @marifeinchoco7468 2 года назад +2

    solved my problem. thanks for your tutorial men it helps me a lot.

    • @michaelpenaflor7960
      @michaelpenaflor7960 Год назад

      Sir when i buy that kit to use road bike to single speed like that

  • @carlosdelima6343
    @carlosdelima6343 Год назад +1

    Espectacular video.... Me pase tiempo buscando algo asi....

  • @Cryptosporidium-zu2sc
    @Cryptosporidium-zu2sc 2 года назад +5

    I just bought a haro mountain bike with gears and coming from bmx I don't like the idea of making things easier by changing gears, kind of want to attempt this conversion. I want something that will feel normal on flat roads and give me a little challenge on incline like my bmx bike did for a good workout.

  • @shelsd64
    @shelsd64 3 месяца назад

    Just zoned out and got jump scared at the drop damn this track is lit

  • @australiantruckspotting8883
    @australiantruckspotting8883 2 года назад +5

    I like the idea of no tensioner, they spoil the simplicity of a single speed to some extent.

  • @tomalcolm
    @tomalcolm 11 месяцев назад

    Bro just invented half link chain!!!

  • @PRE.stunnaBama
    @PRE.stunnaBama Месяц назад

    im in the process of converting my 26 inch full suspension mountain bike to a single speed 20 inch full suspension stunt bike for street riding thanks for the help

  • @TyBraek
    @TyBraek 3 года назад +15

    I would have just used a halflink master or full chain.

  • @antoniocontreras4567
    @antoniocontreras4567 2 года назад +1

    This is awesome. This is my first time doing this to an Old 10 Speed Ross Aka Bomber bike And I'm glad I ain't alone on this. Great video glad I watched this before doing anything else.

  • @jgg2220
    @jgg2220 2 года назад +5

    Don’t try with a narrow wide chainring. Has to be even number of links of course 😉

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад

      That’s true, you got it 👍

    • @newttella1043
      @newttella1043 Год назад

      As a single speed, if your chain line between the front and rear cog is straight, and you have decent chain tension, you can just use a cheaper/outdated regular chainring. No need for narrow wide.

  • @bravojr
    @bravojr 5 месяцев назад +1

    You are a master

  • @phililpb
    @phililpb Год назад +3

    Bike bulders love Singlespeed bikes. Bike riders hate them

  • @ScreamingEagleFTW
    @ScreamingEagleFTW 6 месяцев назад +1

    id like to see how its done with a tensioner

  • @blnunya6689
    @blnunya6689 Год назад

    Great build!

  • @HunterTravels
    @HunterTravels 2 года назад +1

    Dang I just enjoyed being put into a trance while learning how to make my bike a single speed.

  • @SuziRoth
    @SuziRoth 2 года назад +4

    This will work..... Until your chain starts to naturally stretch out. I'd rather go with a tensioner than switch out my chain or have to shrink my chain all the time. Sick bike though

  • @thoreaushomesteadbushcraft9408
    @thoreaushomesteadbushcraft9408 10 месяцев назад

    Great instructional video!!!!

  • @randomrain2998
    @randomrain2998 2 года назад +1

    Thanks this helps a lot 🙏🏻

  • @yikup
    @yikup Год назад +1

    You’re a boss thank you

  • @bigkev6503
    @bigkev6503 2 года назад

    Belle job!

  • @marco205
    @marco205 3 месяца назад

    If you want to use a MTB wheel on a single speed frame, can you do it without the hub? Thanks

  • @jayvievisperas5630
    @jayvievisperas5630 3 месяца назад

    Do you know how to put 2 single sprackets? One for cycling and one for ebike?

  • @BondWarrior
    @BondWarrior 5 дней назад

    Why would you convert it ?

  • @user-js6oz2ho6h
    @user-js6oz2ho6h 9 дней назад

    Can I do it on full sus or do I need a tenchener

  • @kesenex2883
    @kesenex2883 2 года назад +1

    having to do this cause of a broken derailer that i can not replace at a reasonable price

  • @SnootchieBootchies27
    @SnootchieBootchies27 2 года назад

    Okay, at the end I was thinking, "now do a sick wheelie". Ask and ye shall recieve apparently! Ha!

  • @psychopete3848
    @psychopete3848 Год назад +2

    Isn't it cool how a person's bike is a reflection of who they are? Every cyclist has their own touches on their bike.

  • @LorchVHS
    @LorchVHS 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the tip

  • @diatonicdoug6525
    @diatonicdoug6525 Месяц назад +1

    Why don’t you just remove the derailleurs and shorten the chain? Free

  • @MrCameramanJ
    @MrCameramanJ 2 года назад

    He carry the whole city on his back I mean bike.

  • @diatonicdoug6525
    @diatonicdoug6525 5 месяцев назад

    Seems like chain pin would not be long enough for link added to outside of outside link

  • @Ad-wv8zt
    @Ad-wv8zt 3 года назад +3

    Hi...did you use 2 different chain sizes? singlespeed with multiple speed chain.

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад +4

      Hi, yes, I used 2 different chains, singlespeed (1/8”) and 9 speed (3/32”).

  • @badvibes667
    @badvibes667 8 месяцев назад

    the chain link sketcy AF and still too loose..... maybe a bigger chainring?

  • @steveantic4262
    @steveantic4262 3 года назад +1

    THANK YOU YOU HELP ME OUT

  • @user-ue4uz1qq6l
    @user-ue4uz1qq6l 2 года назад

    Выглядит надёжно)))

  • @marco205
    @marco205 3 месяца назад

    Can you make it fixed gear?

  • @PX0MIKE
    @PX0MIKE 4 месяца назад +1

    Make on freewheel 😢

  • @pattskatoey3139
    @pattskatoey3139 Год назад +2

    That would be better with a bigger crank ring

  • @kjm-ch7jc
    @kjm-ch7jc Год назад

    Another posting without commentary.

  • @zoltizolti3165
    @zoltizolti3165 5 месяцев назад

    33 X 18 ??

  • @tomjom4865
    @tomjom4865 Год назад

    @danyosports dose your chain skip teeth at alll i have a tensioner on mine but it keeps skipping when load in put on the drive train

  • @robertlombardo3247
    @robertlombardo3247 2 года назад +1

    Great idea with that added link from a 1/8" chain, but after the chain stretches [and it will], then what?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад

      If the chain stretches to the point where you can eliminate the added link, remove it. If not, keep riding it.

    • @robertlombardo3247
      @robertlombardo3247 2 года назад +3

      @@DanyoSports I guess that could work. I ride strictly fixed mostly off road on trails so I have all track drops on my bikes with micro chain adjuster on each bike to get the best tension. I like your method for getting newbies into single speeding without having to buy a new frame.

  • @ipqp23
    @ipqp23 8 месяцев назад

    Can you make a single sprocket and 3 front chain rings.

  • @mi-ma1806
    @mi-ma1806 Год назад

    Why this accompanyng music simil terror?

  • @Xayuap
    @Xayuap 4 дня назад

    there are chains like that, without pairs

  • @diatonicdoug6525
    @diatonicdoug6525 5 месяцев назад

    Coulda just shortened chain to whatever cog on cassette you like

  • @pritchoutdoors
    @pritchoutdoors 2 года назад

    Was it a regular spanner / wrench used to secure the cog on the wheel, or does it have a specific name?

  • @Ad-wv8zt
    @Ad-wv8zt 3 года назад +4

    I also have vertical dropout, and now use a derailleur as a tensioner. But your idea seems better to me. So you combine 1 / 2x1 / 8 + 1 / 2x3 / 32. Right?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад +3

      Yes, that’s correct, try to remove the tentioner and see if the length fits, if not then you’ll have to add a separate chain link.

    • @Ad-wv8zt
      @Ad-wv8zt 3 года назад

      @@DanyoSports i will try, will help a lot...less weight on my bike,tnx m8

    • @Ad-wv8zt
      @Ad-wv8zt 3 года назад

      @@DanyoSports by the way...are the 1/8" en 3/32 not the same length?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад +2

      The length is all 1/2”, I’ll explain this in my next video.

    • @Ad-wv8zt
      @Ad-wv8zt 3 года назад +1

      @@DanyoSports yeah ..that will clarify indeed..tnx

  • @chair8540
    @chair8540 2 года назад

    dont need tesioner unless its using 10 speed. little gears are smaller but reular bike sprocket is a lot taller and will not slip.

  • @user-hp6ls8qy6d
    @user-hp6ls8qy6d 5 месяцев назад

    Will the chain fall off as the chain stretches?

  • @user-mt2xv8pv4o
    @user-mt2xv8pv4o Год назад

    Гениально!

  • @lakaumbucha
    @lakaumbucha 2 года назад

    It’ll do in a pinch
    Anything is better than being a pedestrian

  • @rjdeed335
    @rjdeed335 3 года назад +1

    What you going to do when your chain stretches

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад

      I would remove a link (half link) and see if it’ll fit.

  • @orion200100
    @orion200100 2 года назад

    I’m having trouble with my conversion I’ve tried 18-17-16t back cogs and I have a 32t front chain ring and it constantly skips the cog what am I missing

    • @silver2088
      @silver2088 6 месяцев назад

      18t cogs need 38-42 chainring

  • @D-Gunpla
    @D-Gunpla 10 месяцев назад

    So we don't have to change the hub?

  • @randallbaker4293
    @randallbaker4293 2 года назад

    What is the name brand and model of the half-link?

  • @jaredvalisno7762
    @jaredvalisno7762 3 года назад

    Hey man I have a 16t back and 32t front chain ring I cant seem to get the proper tension if I remove half chain it's too tight if I add its kinda loose what should I do?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад +2

      Hi, try to squeeze it in without the half link, remember the tolerance is 0.5”.

  • @longstoryshortpublishing
    @longstoryshortpublishing 2 года назад

    Will this work with chain on motorized bike?

  • @tomkelly4351
    @tomkelly4351 2 года назад

    Do you need to leave the hangar on in order to get the axle back or is it possible to remove it for a sleeker look ?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад +1

      Yes, you can remove it, but I believe the hanger helps to strengthen the dropout, so it would be best to leave it on or find another piece to fill the spot.

  • @maimaimonloso4334
    @maimaimonloso4334 2 года назад

    I have a problem with my setup. It seems to skip when pedalling steep uphill roads.

    • @DOI_ARTS
      @DOI_ARTS 2 года назад

      If your crank or cog is old then its time to change it, when the teeth are thin it can't handle the stress it will skip, Im no expert this is base on my experience. Stay safe

    • @maimaimonloso4334
      @maimaimonloso4334 2 года назад

      @@DOI_ARTS thing is they are all new. How about the tension of the chain, can it be a cause for that problem?

  • @backcenter2
    @backcenter2 2 года назад

    So I guess it will not work to leave the cassete on the back put on a certain cog and use a narrow wide ring, right?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад +1

      Sure, but the half link won’t work on the narrow wide chainring.

    • @backcenter2
      @backcenter2 2 года назад

      @@DanyoSports Makes sense, thank you, I will keep trying to put the derailleur even though it doesn't work properly, if I won't manage it seems that I will also have to buy a normal round ring.

  • @Le_Papa
    @Le_Papa 3 года назад

    I made my bike single speed cause every cable I use for the shifter keeps snapping off

  • @billyarmes-timbers6130
    @billyarmes-timbers6130 3 года назад

    Why is it at 3:24 he is easily tightening the bolts onto the sprocket but when I try tighten the bolt sweep things can’t tighten it because it just keeps spinning

    • @nevenkleut6955
      @nevenkleut6955 3 года назад +2

      You need like a flat head screwdriver to hold the nut from behind and then tighten it

  • @yigitoksum6254
    @yigitoksum6254 2 года назад

    My bike is 17t(back) 34t(front) and still loose what ı should do? buying a guide?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад +1

      Get a chain tensioner.
      Singlespeed Conversion: Gear Ratios
      ruclips.net/video/9NsGV0ASPRA/видео.html

  • @smizzy048
    @smizzy048 3 года назад +1

    Nicee

  • @isaacgreen5106
    @isaacgreen5106 3 года назад

    Please help I bought a conversation kit and it doesn’t fit on my free hub so how do I find 1 that’s fits 😩

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад +2

      What’s not fitting? The sprocket?

  • @drewmcauliffe6285
    @drewmcauliffe6285 2 года назад

    can i use a regular 7-9 speed chain with this or does it have to be a single speed?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад +2

      Yes, you can use a regular chain.

  • @jmatt5739
    @jmatt5739 2 года назад

    Sir, is it possible if i convert 2by1?. The chain ring is 40t and 30t and the drivetrain is 12t?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад +1

      Sure, it’s possible.

    • @jmatt5739
      @jmatt5739 2 года назад

      @@DanyoSports with or without tensioner sir?.

  • @CEOofSleep
    @CEOofSleep 2 года назад

    Is it possible to convert to SS just by changing the sprocket?

  • @waszkrasz
    @waszkrasz 2 года назад

    Guys, try typing "half link chain" in your serch engines. Mind blown

  • @EnemyBikeCo
    @EnemyBikeCo 7 дней назад

    4:50 Get a half link chain.

  • @marcusmartin5758
    @marcusmartin5758 2 года назад

    Any idea how many links i need for 38T chainring?

  • @GDF78
    @GDF78 11 месяцев назад

    How does it stay secure vertical dropouts

  • @nzo_6543
    @nzo_6543 2 года назад

    Can i use the same chain on my bike?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад +1

      You need a 10 speed chain for this setup.

  • @ralphlaurence593
    @ralphlaurence593 3 года назад

    What is the normal size for alloy spacer?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад +2

      The inside diameter is 1 3/8” and the thickness varies from 1.85mm to 4.5mm.

  • @Levithemechanic
    @Levithemechanic 3 года назад

    How did that tensioner work out

  • @SBATHORGOD
    @SBATHORGOD Год назад

    I got you bro, but when you’re speeding you bike will likely come out.. single = tensioner

  • @benceboczer8083
    @benceboczer8083 3 года назад

    what kind of rotor was mounted in the rear?

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад

      It’s a 160mm Shimano disc rotor.

    • @benceboczer8083
      @benceboczer8083 3 года назад

      @@DanyoSports Centerlock or star pattern?

    • @benceboczer8083
      @benceboczer8083 3 года назад +1

      ah nevermind, i found it. Shimano sm-rt51

  • @levrider9558
    @levrider9558 Год назад

    Its not stupid if it works

  • @Ad-wv8zt
    @Ad-wv8zt 3 года назад +1

    I understand now,what you have done..you used outer plates, .. on top of each other

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад

      Yes, that’s correct.

    • @Ad-wv8zt
      @Ad-wv8zt 3 года назад

      @@DanyoSports does not work, chain is still loose

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  3 года назад

      Could you send me a picture on my Facebook page? I want to see it.

    • @Ad-wv8zt
      @Ad-wv8zt 3 года назад

      I do that tomorrow, put the derailleur and everything back

  • @jhongranado9035
    @jhongranado9035 Год назад

    I copied your bike and it was terrific😊

  • @dust6242
    @dust6242 2 года назад

    Is it possible to run the triple chainring in the front and a single in the rear? Thank you...

    • @DanyoSports
      @DanyoSports  2 года назад

      No, it’s not possible, unless you put a chain tensioner with it.