mack_turtle Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I inherited this beat to hell Specialized. I plan to use it as a beater for neighborhood rides. Needs: 26" tires and tubes Brake(s) Brake lever(s) Everything else is salvageable for my needs, I hope. SLR brakes with cracked spring housing are probably not worth finding new parts, right? Whatcha got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinerider Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Lemme dig in my parts bins. Might have some 8 spd or 9spd setup. and levers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) I am almost there! I cut/filed the material on the dropout away until I had enough room to tension a single speed set up. Grinding was a lot of work. Slapped a 16 tooth as cog and wrapped a chain around the middle ring. Perfect! I reused an old hybrid tire on the front and a slick from @AntonioGGon the back. Brakes from @Txn will stop me when I need it. I think I just need to grab some cables and housing for the brakes now. Beater away! Now I just have to stop myself from putting dirt drops on it an making a ridiculous monstercoss bike. Edited September 13, 2019 by mack_turtle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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