/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>949749

OP I'm here to help you.

I'd throw the bike away. But for fun, fix it up.

First thing is converting to single speed. It is your cheapest option. Measure the crank to rear dropout distance VERY precisely and then put it into this calculator:

http://eehouse.org/fixin/fixmeup.php

If there is a match, you can proceed.

> this is assuming the rear dropouts are vertical. If they are horizontal, a whole world opens up and you can pick the ratio based on what terrain you have around you.

Now, buy the correct chainring and rear sprocket off of ebay from China (sort lowest price)[$25]. Wait two weeks for them to arrive.

You will need a special tool to remove the rear cassette. Go to a shop to have them install the sprocket.

While you are waiting on ebay parts, remove the shifters, the rear and front derailleur.

Without a drive-side picture I can't tell what the crankset situation is. You're gonna want to replace the chainrings. This could require just a hex wrench, or you might have to get another tool. A crank arm puller. Again, bike shop could do this.

All bike shop needs could be found for free at a local bike coop

Follow other poster's directions on cleaning parts and sanding brake pads. Soak the entire frame in a 50/50 mix of WD-40 and PB blaster, undiluted, until God comes down from Heaven and punches your teeth out for being an idiot

Then fill up yer tubes.

> Actually fuck cleaning anything. This is a beater.

Fill up tubes.

But a $12 single speed chain on amazon. You'll need a chain tool to cut it down to size. Co-op

You now have a $40, 30lb single speed beater MTB

> I would remove the kickstand because those are for nerds.