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Singlespeed Conversion

I've had this bike for 17 years and I just can't let it go. The frame fits me like a glove, so I just updated and converted it to a single-speed. Before and after photos attached.

Frame:
Specialized Rock Hopper, steel

Fork/Headset:
Tange rigid steel

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano

Pedals:
SunLite

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Surly cog, KMC Z-Chain

Handlebars/Stem:
Hellbent bars

Saddle/Seatpost:
Traitor seat/Colnago post

Brakes:
Deore

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Soma New Xpress tires, Specialized rims

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Soma New Xpress tires, Specialized rims

Added by ramblingcanuck. Last updated over 13 years ago.

3 Comments

specialfreakenstein

specialfreakenstein says:

Now I'm inspired to do something with my old faded Diamondback Axis :)

Posted almost 11 years ago

Coomer

Coomer says:

Looks good! Did you paint it yourself?

Posted almost 15 years ago

ramblingcanuck

ramblingcanuck says:

Nope...had it powder coated at Brooker in Portland.

Posted over 14 years ago