How to choose your Singlespeed MTB?

If "less is more*" is your way of life, you're certainly attracted by the extreme return to the basics of mountain biking. MOUNTAIN BIKING and therefore a Singlespeed set-up.

*less is more: less is more

Standards

• The type of freewheel body Shimano or Singlespeed.

Singlespeed types

• If you're going to convert a conventional cassette hub to Singlespeed, you'll need a special kit comprising a sprocket with the gearing of your choice and a set of spacers to compensate for the lack of thickness.
• If you have a Singlespeed cassette body, you'll simply need to fit a sprocket of your choice.
• If your MTB frame frame is not designed for Singlespeed mounting, you'll need a chain tensioner to ensure proper chain tension. MTB chain chain tension in place of the derailleur.

Which Singlespeed toothing should I choose?

This is a difficult question to answer, since it depends on your physical ability. But generally speaking, you'll find the following types of assembly:

• 26" MTB wheel 18-tooth sprocket with 33-tooth chainring.
• 27.5" MTB wheel 18-tooth sprocket with 32-tooth chainring.
• 29" MTB wheel 19-tooth sprocket with 32-tooth chainring.