Wanted: various parts for FG/SS conversion

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  • Hey,

    I've recently acquired a new second-hand bike (Raleigh Elan) to replace my old one that got stolen. It works fine but between the fact that the drivetrain is looking a bit rusty, and my enjoyment of SS previously, I've decided I might as well get started pulling parts together for the conversion.

    All the usual suspects really:

    • 700c wheels, flip-flop rear hub. most likely a full wheelset (although my current wheels are in good nick so could consider offers of just a rear one)

    • chainset - probably looking at between 42-48t, haven't chosen rear cog size yet so I can be flexible in this respect right?

    • maybe a bottom bracket too, might as well replace that while I'm at it

    Not sure if I'm missing anything else obvious too (probably happy enough to buy a fixed sprocket, freewheel, chain etc new and the saddle, bars, pedals etc I'm happy to keep for now) but give me a shout if anyone has anything going. I guess my price range is more workhorse/beater than top shelf, for example probably looking to pay no more than £70ish for wheels.

  • i have a sora 3400 chainset (triple) which you could make single speed easily, can supply it with a brand new 105 bb too and the chainring spacer bolts you would need to run one ring. Its in perfect working condition with a few cosmetic stractches...

    40quid for the lot...

  • bump: now acquired chainset, BB and rear sprocket.

    Still looking for 700c flip-flop wheelset or possibly just rear wheel.

  • ok it may not suit you but I have a 700c wheel set where the rear is a 2 speed sturmey archer (S2C duomatic) hub with coaster brake . is gathering dust at the moment suits a 120mm dropout .
    is this any good for you?
    video on you tube
    STURMEY ARCHER S2C OFFROAD fc.wmv - YouTube

  • Not quite what I'm looking for unfortunately, thanks anyway.

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Wanted: various parts for FG/SS conversion

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