converting to single speed with free wheel?

[young Ed]

considering converting prob a cheap horrible bike first tom a single speed but want to have a free wheel so not a real fixie
what bits do i need and what work do i need to do?
Cheers Ed
P.S will need to convert on bottom bracket and rear wheel

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi Ed!
The cheapest way - but by all means not what a proper single speed will look like - is to pick a front ring if you got more than one (I would pick the middle one or the big one), shift the chain, take the front derallieur, cable and shifter off the bike.
Then pick a back sprocket to put the chain on, set the hight/low screws so that the chain won't shift, but leave back derailleur, cable and handlebar shifter on the bike, for chain tension.
Cost: zero
Look of the bike: .... ermm but it works.
You might want to experiment riding in a few gear combinations before you make the final modifications to the bike.
More mechanical savvy folks will come along shortly for sure

 

[young Ed]

cheers i guess if i can find some self discipline i could keep it in one gear all the time and just leave bike mechanically as is
tbh for my 2 mile daily commute each way i just keep it in 21 as i dont really care about a hard or slow take ff but am focused on a 2 mile mini sprint
Cheers Ed

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Let us know how you get on

 

[RedRider]

Here you go...
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/how-to-convert-your-road-bike-to-ss-fixed.124033/

 

[londondailyphoto]

Another useful source of parts and advice is Charlie the Bikemonger http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/

 

[young Ed]

cheers shall see what funds permit but really the ss fixie and the trike are just fun little side projects that are fund and time permitting but to get my hands on a garmin edge touring is my main priority before my planned lejog summer 2015
Cheers Ed