JC Penney Single Speed Conversion

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Frame / Size / Year:
Japanese Made lugged steel frame- JC Penney. Bought at Goodwill for .50

Handlebars / Stem:
ATAX

Fork / Headset:
Stock

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Stock

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Stock

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Sugino cranks and pedals

Saddle / Seat Post:
Vetta from Univega mtn Bike

Pedals / Chain:
48t Shimano SG Chainring

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
48-17 (freewheel is generic BMX 17 tooth)

Notes:

A work in progress and an excellent learning experience. 1/8 Chain is a little sloppy in chainring so I'm researching my best remedy/replacement for this. This has been a really fun learning experience for me.

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1/8 chain

Submitted by alexisfaster on 02/17/2009.

your best options are to find a 3/32 singlespeed chain or get a 1/8 chain ring

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Chain

Submitted by kaz kougar on 02/18/2009.

My freewheel is 1/8 so I think my best option would be a larger chainring. Now it's just a case of finding a cheap/used chainring!

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thanks for leaving both

Submitted by herks on 02/17/2009.

thanks for leaving both brakes on... seriously . looks like smooth ride. nice work!

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You should name it 50 cent.

Submitted by Skylar on 02/17/2009.

You should name it 50 cent.

Nice conversion, like you, I found bikes in the trash and junkyards and thrift stores and looked at the internet to learn what to do. bikeforums.net helped immensely

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JC Penney Single Speed Conversion

1/8 chain

Chain

thanks for leaving both

You should name it 50 cent.

Agreed, start with the