It has been a few months since the last time I put up a ride review on my 1×1 setup. I’ve made a couple changes to the bike and have been riding it about once a week as the training schedule allows. (Pushing a hard gear on a rigid single speed isn’t very [...]

For all you who have been following my experiment, welcome back!
To all that are just catching up here is where I stand. I am building a 69er out of a single speed frame that is set for 26″ wheels. The bike is built with tires, wheels and misc parts I had in my [...]

A few more minor details were hammered out this morning. Finally found some spare Torx bolts to install my rear rotor!!

The key thing about installing a rotor is tightening down the bolts correctly. Slowly snug down all the bolts equally so they are barely touching the rotor. Tighten down the bolts in [...]

There are many small details that come with building a bike. Grips, bars, seat, pedals, etc etc etc. This isn’t the best looking build, but more of an experiment so I’m going with whatever I have available.
Grips - ODI Ruffian Lockons

Handlebars - Easton Monkey Lite Carbon

Brakes - Avid Juicy 7’s
Seat - [...]

Now that I have addressed wheels it is time to move on to tires.
I was completely lost on what tires to run on a 69er so I am simply putting what I normally run in the front of my 29″ and the rear of my 26″. I’m sure traction will be different due to [...]

The beginning of my project on turning my Surly 1×1 from a cruiser to a 69er.
I’m going to start this project with the wheels. I love wheels. They can make or break how a good or bad bike rides. A light stiff wheel will make any bike feel faster but can [...]