Request: How to convert a multi-speed bike to a single-speed or fixed gear.

Status: We need more parts and/or tools before I can produce this tutorial. Any bike shop or company who is willing to donate parts/tools for this tutorial will receive credit. Contact me if you are interested.

13 Requests for this tutorial:

  1. Art on October 6th, 2009 4:55 pm

    I am wondering if you will ever make a video on how to convert a multi speed road bike into a single speed or a fixie?

  2. Joon on October 6th, 2009 4:55 pm

    Can you demonstrate how to convert a multi-speed mountain bike to single speed?

  3. Daniel on October 6th, 2009 4:55 pm

    I don’t know about where you live, but here there is a fix gear craze. I am not into it, but lots of people are. If you could do a video about setting up a fix gear I would be happy to share your site.

  4. Will on October 6th, 2009 4:55 pm

    How about how to build a single speed bike in parts and fitting new cables?

  5. Christopher on October 6th, 2009 4:56 pm

    Is there a way you could do a piece on building a fixed gear?

  6. Michael on October 6th, 2009 4:56 pm

    I’m looking to turn my miyata 110 in to a fixed gear or a single speed but I have no clue how to go about doing it. My friend has done what he called pizza pan wheels… I think they are 27″ 1 1/4. would those ever fit on a Miyata? If not a tutorial but just a list of what I would need would be awesome.

  7. Steve on October 6th, 2009 4:56 pm

    I would be interested to see a video about either converting a free wheel to a fix, or maybe just some general tips. Things to look out for, an example would be how to judge the proper chain tension or how to make sure your chain line is correct etc…

  8. Wouter on October 6th, 2009 4:57 pm

    How to convert an normal rear wheel to an fixed.

  9. Andreas on February 17th, 2010 9:07 pm

    A normal wheel shouldn’t be converted into a fixed, so stick with the guide on how to turn it into a single speed.

  10. Paul on February 24th, 2010 8:08 pm

    I would like to see how to convert multi speed into single gear fixie. Parts needed, how to get straight chain line, and any problems that you could run into.

  11. chiba on March 2nd, 2010 12:55 pm

    How about stuff about single speed, converting your 9 spd to single speed, adjusting for proper chainline, what chain is best to use in single speed bikes (8spd chains, 1′8" or 3/32". halflink etc.) and a lot more..

  12. brent on March 4th, 2010 11:43 am

    How to convert a cheapo mtb into a singlespeed, please.

  13. Taylor on July 3rd, 2010 1:17 am

    I am wondering if you will ever make a video on how to convert a multi speed road bike into a single speed or a fixie?

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