MTB dropouts

Posted on Wed 3rd, March 2010

• #1

Crumb

I have UTFS but to no avail, but im just wondering if its possible to run fixed with drop outs like these (see attached picture)
im using a BMX half link chain, which im hoping will make it possible
cheers
• #2

Crumb
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• #3

ak

If you get a 'magic gear'. i.e. the gearing you use produces exactly the right length of chain.

Check out Sheldonbrown.com
• #4

n3il

maybe....if you search google for magic gear there is a spreadsheet that will tell you what gear ratios to use to get correct chain tension...you'll need to measure the chainstays...or you can file the dropouts to give a little movement to get tension or even file the axle i believe..sheldon knows best...

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