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@blowme35x
Hi people
I just wanted to clarify my last post; I know less than a lot about single speed bikes but I am attaching some pictures of my new bike which has just come back from the bike shop. I bought it in stages and it's made up from all sorts; the handle bars, stem, and front fork is from an old 80's raleigh, the frame is a leader, the front wheel is off a Kona the rear wheel an alexrim flip flop. Like I say I'm not that knowledgeable and I was led to believe that vertical drop outs might not suit the current chain set up. Is that right? I asked the shop if they would be able to put a chain tensioner on because I wasn't having any joy (and assorted other bits of work). I think I've just realised that a chain tensioner would only suit if the rear wheel had a cassette on it. Is this true also? Basically I just wanted some reassurance that the chain set up is ok and if not what should I do?
Many thanks