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Is this easy to do? I'm thinking of getting an SS day one and converting it ...
Suppose I'd need a new rear wheel, but just a regular rear mech is enough?
r_mash-
You need a mech hanger. You could get a frame builder to braze in a surly style rear facing dropout with hanger, I used a chain tug dropout adapter. Had to modify it a bit but it works fine. Bit of a faff taking the back wheel off, dreading getting a puncture and being in a hurry.
135 spaced so geared rear wheel cheap and easily available.
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I successfully ran my 2011 Day One 10spd, used a problem solver hanger (not the chain tug one, universal from memory) and Shimano 105 rear derailleur, just had to adjust the stop limits as the hanger sits outside the dropouts, ran perfectly the whole time I had it.
TM
jontea
Changed up my day one to add gears. Perfect commuter. Really rate the Vittoria Revolution tyres as well, &
£8 each on PX. Steel bead but roll well and grip well on varied surfaces. Almost sold this when I got my Brompton but glad I kept it. Thanks to @GideonPARANOID for the chain tug mech hanger.