This is how real engineering is done. You start with a simple need, but end up learning so much. In reality it was probably efficient to just buy a bike with this in the first place. But your learning experience with this is priceless. Well done for ploughing through this and sharing all the problems and how you solved it! And also crediting all the videos in the process - very few people do this!
Thanks a tonne bro. I was actually considering adding a gearkit to my wife's cycle myself, as other videos on youtube make it look simple. But no one spoke of axle length, frame widening, chain and crankset teeth thickness etc. This was really eye opening. Now I am just going to take it to a mechanic to get done. Thanks!!!
good work brother I am software engineer at the same time a cyclist too what you have done is a great stepping forward not your career but in your life, bicycles gave me the life that I wanted from a tired and stressful life in the tech world it gave me balance and more physical activities now I am able to ride bike with my gf, my brother and sometimes my with friends. Keep it up don't let the stressful industry swallow you up it is better to be balanced than to be stressed
This video is brilliant - is shows your perseverance through ongoing challenges. And instead of giving up you just problem solved for a while before figuring out the solution. Well done
Finally. I've been searching all over the internet the past month or so to see if I could find a video to answer 'one' question. Can you put a multi speed 'freewheel' on a fixie/single speed hub? And the answer is, yes you can. Thank you so much for all the knowledge and information you provided through the problems you had to solve to complete your project/bike build. You sir are a enigma, an anomaly, better yet, a superstar.
I'm really glad I came across your video. I recently bought a Dahon single speed bike and while I did enjoy riding it, riding up inclines is absolute hell on my legs and nearly blacked out. Twice. I was planning on upgrading/modding the bike with a few adjustments to make my rides easier. And seeing that a 6-gear hub will not fit a single gear hub really made me rethink about installing a 6-speed hub. It would be better to get a 3-speed hub for the spacing. Overall, it would have been much easier to just buy another bike and just toggle with that instead. That way, all you have to do is swap out the OEM with aftermarket parts.
Me, I'd have just bought another bike and called it a day. Having an off center wheel and brakes is not something I would want, but I will say, awesome job getting your project finished.
My idea was to convert a cool old 1960s single speed cruiser into a multi- gear bike. Thank you for convincing me not to try it- too much of a hassle. Maybe another way would be to install an internal gear hub ??
Thanks for sharing your experience of converting a single speed to a multi speed bike. I was suprised to see the special challenges that you had to over come. Great info. Cheers.
I watched lot of videos to put gears in cycle .and i always have some questions . Thnx for making this video ,this video is real truth about installing gear in gearless cycle now i realise that putting gears is not ok in normal cycle
Dude it's pretty normal and simple process..for professionals... he made the whole process so complicated and mind-heated Just go to shop and let them do 'Their' job
From outside it just looks like a mad project. But it is a significant achievement and needs to be appreciated. Moreover he is enjoying it. So well done bro....👍👍👍
I purchased 6 speed gear kit- freewheel and derailleur is from vanum with shimano 7speed rapid fire shifter plus gear chain, now I am facing same problem with chain, gear chain is thinner so I have to sand or file down the chain ring. Angle grinder reduces your efforts but increases your chances to make mistakes but filing is peace of mind just because it reduced work speed....! I will share my experience if I face any more problems.....!
One thing I noted is how he used, Yonex badminton/tennis racquet grips for the handlebar grips. I used it too on my bike when I was in school many many years ago.
Thank you for the detailed explanation, got a great idea of what problems I can face if I choose to go ahead and a different perspective on the solutions! Great job
Wow! You really know how to make simple things complicated..... but great attempt. Btw, I'm a bike enthusisast & planning to make my doodhwala bicycle to a geared one soon, except that grinding teeth part. And even 4 gears are better than none.
The 3d printing ,man that's a great skill, you couldve drilled a hole through the handle bar or added a hose clamp and drilled the hose clamp,the wheel needs to be re aligned or also known as "dished"which basically moves the wheel position to one side more then the other,it is done with a wheel spoke/nipple' tool or an adjustable wrench and by oiling the spoke and nipple thread junctions before doing so,that way the axle will also benefit in giving you more thread on both sides of the axel bolts, check your wheel spokes afterward because some will protrude out of the nipple thread junctions so you may need to file them down afterward,also check your wheel rim holes maybe add duct/pipe tape as a rim liner,to prevent a rim puncture✌
Im also considering upgrading my gears and I have come up with a solution regarding the axle not long enough, offset ecc. Maybe buying a rear wheel with 7 speed cog(i found some in Facebook market that is ready to mount) will simplify the job.
Or install a new hub into your wheel. Make sure the diameter of the spoke holes is the same so you can reuse your spokes otherwise it will be too costly.
Wow, really enjoyed the video, learning new skills to fix problems for a basic bike is really something special. 1. Spare Parts: I am a German living in Taiwan. Here the students have a good infrastructure for cheap repair shops, 2nd hand bikes, and parts around universities. Is this not the case where you live? I mean buying a round handlebar with a stem could be nearly for free, does it not make more sense to buy a 2nd hand handlebar than designing and printing a new bracket? 2. Theft What is the theft rate where you live? Hope you can keep your special decision for a long time! Thanks for sharing, keep it up!
This is a great video... thanks for sharing! I am looking at adding gears to a fat tyre BMX and then adding an electric motor... This gave me quite a bit of insight into what I'm trying to do. Could you have not just replaced the chain wheel with a compatible one? Or are these universal and an expected challenge?
Nice work. Good documentation. I have done plenty of DIY on motorcycles when I was younger. My only q. After everything was done, could you manage to get the rear wheel properly aligned , as in, centered?
You were really honest. I liked that. After watching this video I decided to buy a geared cycle instead of modifying a gearless cycle. But I wondered why didn't you buy a new chain which was thicker enough to fit your front chain wheel instead of scrapping off the thickness? What if you get a thick chain next time when the present chain is over used? Any way lot of things you have done. I would have left this project at the first challenge itself 😂😂😂✋👍🏿
very useful information overall👍🏻...it’s really helpful for someone looking to restore/alter the bicycle on their own.....and hats off to ur efforts on learning 3D printing just for getting it perfect😍
I had 24 inch wheel, I want to upgrade it to 26 inch, when I tried it worked for single speed (rear wheel free to rotate 26 inch one) but when I put gears (I already installed it for 24inch) it strikes the frame,... Please anyone know how to keep wheel at the centre even after installing the gears???? Please help me out guys..
I had this idea some years ago. And i though about all your problems and how to solve. What i didnt know was the shifter and how to make the space bigger. Too bad i modified aluminum bikes.
Good work. But you have one front gear and 6 in the back? Shifting through all those gears in the back will cause the chain to bend and it would cause premature wear, grinding noises, clunky shifting and maybe even snapping of chain.
RJ the bike guy tutorial on fitting the cassette to the single speed frame, huh? That dude has a tutorial for everything! Lol. The build looks great! How's it doing a year in?
It's doing pretty good, needs more frequent maintenance though. The black paint I had sprayed on wore out and made the chain quite messy. Shifting and other things have been perfect
I'm preparing to do this myself. I am using an old 10 speed that has no miles on it so the gears are perfect. Everything matches so hopefully after watching your vid I will avoid some of the complications you encountered. But, this is a great presentation. Thank You!
I feel like im looking into the mirror because this is pretty much the same adventure im going through right now although still at an early state since im unable to remove the damn single-fly wheel and crankset/chain ring, idk how you managed to do so without the dedicated tools but im also no cyclist, i just wanna convert my cycle to a decent multi-speed one instead of the crappy installation and parts the local bike shops in india/Pakistan offer. I also want a wider gears range than the generic 11-24t 6speed the local market has (thatd an estimation)
You should have added 5-6 ring in your old chain and that may worked fine ! I am planning to change my frog cycle from single speed cassette to 7 speed 12-28 ... I have ordered Betwin cassette, derailleur , shifter and chain from decathlon.
It's awesome to learn new things. And you really should understand all aspects of your bike,however after cost of parts and time spent I'm sure just buying a multi speed bicycle would of been cheaper and easier.
Great work. You mentioned problem which no other youtuber did. Besides, there aren't any videos on turning a single speed into a 8 speed. You helped me a lot. I was just wondering to know if the ride has become easier in uphill? And doesn't the derailleur get stuck in the wheel while you're on the 1st gear?!
Hey usually the wheel won't be centred if you haven't changed the hub. You'll have to offset the break pads with extra spacers on one side and remove spacers on the other side. Also play with the brake caliper tension
I want to convert my busted schwinn scrambler into an ebike and the 20" cheap kits have gears on the hub so I'm wanting to add gear selection as well.. anyway I'm sure it can be done with persistence
Usually not possible without changing the rear hub, since 1x8 gear set don't come as freewheels. You'll need to switch the hub to a cassette compatible one
@@chinmayshalawadi1 Not at all. 8 gear freewheels do exist. However you need an even thinner chain with that freewheel so you have to file some more away then 😂
Ideally yes, to do it the correct way change the hub of the rear wheel to one which can hold a gear cassette. But building the wheel again at home is a hard job. You can still use existing hub but it's a bit of a hacky way. Not durable for long term use
I'm planning to get this done. Is it better to have 6/7 gears or install the crankset as well to make it 21 speed? What do you suggest? Any reason why you did not do it?
This was just an experiment and my cycle had a very cheap crank and a very old style bottom bracket. I would have had to replace the bottom bracket and the whole crankset. It would have gotten too expensive. If your city is very hilly then get 21 speed, else 6-7 speed will be enough
Not sure about electric bicycle. It will have additional complexity of electrical wires and motor on the rear wheel. You can probably do it but, you'll have to research a lot
This is how real engineering is done. You start with a simple need, but end up learning so much. In reality it was probably efficient to just buy a bike with this in the first place. But your learning experience with this is priceless. Well done for ploughing through this and sharing all the problems and how you solved it! And also crediting all the videos in the process - very few people do this!
After finishing this installation, this youtuber throw away his computer and open a bicycle shop. 😁
😂
@@chinmayshalawadi1 lol bro
I wouldn't want him working on my bike. It might take him 6 days to replace my reflector.
Thanks a tonne bro. I was actually considering adding a gearkit to my wife's cycle myself, as other videos on youtube make it look simple. But no one spoke of axle length, frame widening, chain and crankset teeth thickness etc. This was really eye opening. Now I am just going to take it to a mechanic to get done. Thanks!!!
Glad that video was helpful :D
Try to get it done by some expert and not the hard way.
For me its your last line that got mr🤣🤣🤣😭
good work brother I am software engineer at the same time a cyclist too what you have done is a great stepping forward not your career but in your life, bicycles gave me the life that I wanted from a tired and stressful life in the tech world it gave me balance and more physical activities now I am able to ride bike with my gf, my brother and sometimes my with friends. Keep it up don't let the stressful industry swallow you up it is better to be balanced than to be stressed
Thank you so much! Yes!! I worked as an IoT engineer for quite a while in the last 2 years.
Totally understand what you're saying 😃
I don't usually comment on YT, but you really deserve an appreciation....Great work bro.
Thank you so much, means a lot!
This video is brilliant - is shows your perseverance through ongoing challenges. And instead of giving up you just problem solved for a while before figuring out the solution. Well done
Finally. I've been searching all over the internet the past month or so to see if I could find a video to answer 'one' question. Can you put a multi speed 'freewheel' on a fixie/single speed hub? And the answer is, yes you can. Thank you so much for all the knowledge and information you provided through the problems you had to solve to complete your project/bike build. You sir are a enigma, an anomaly, better yet, a superstar.
BRO SAME
i admire your determination in avoiding buying parts and instead, learn and making workarounds with what you have!
I'm really glad I came across your video. I recently bought a Dahon single speed bike and while I did enjoy riding it, riding up inclines is absolute hell on my legs and nearly blacked out. Twice.
I was planning on upgrading/modding the bike with a few adjustments to make my rides easier. And seeing that a 6-gear hub will not fit a single gear hub really made me rethink about installing a 6-speed hub. It would be better to get a 3-speed hub for the spacing.
Overall, it would have been much easier to just buy another bike and just toggle with that instead. That way, all you have to do is swap out the OEM with aftermarket parts.
I really appreciate your hard work. You literary learned a software from scratch inorder to make your bicycle work. Keep going dude
Me, I'd have just bought another bike and called it a day. Having an off center wheel and brakes is not something I would want, but I will say, awesome job getting your project finished.
Bhai ma bhi soch rha tha ki apni cycle ma gear add kru but apki video sa pta chla ki kitni prblm hoti h ab nhi kruga thanx for information. keep it up
My idea was to convert a cool old 1960s single speed cruiser into a multi- gear bike. Thank you for convincing me not to try it- too much of a hassle. Maybe another way would be to install an internal gear hub ??
This is Perseverance !
Glad to see people like you are still existing .
It looks like I watched a movie. Problems after a problem and finally a happy ending.
Good job man!
You look a bit tired. Take care.
Thanks for sharing your experience of converting a single speed to a multi speed bike. I was suprised to see the special challenges that you had to over come. Great info. Cheers.
The Guy who never Gives Up & doesnt make excuses ! I shld learn frm u , we r poles apart
I watched lot of videos to put gears in cycle .and i always have some questions . Thnx for making this video ,this video is real truth about installing gear in gearless cycle now i realise that putting gears is not ok in normal cycle
Dude it's pretty normal and simple process..for professionals... he made the whole process so complicated and mind-heated
Just go to shop and let them do 'Their' job
You deserve more views brother.
From outside it just looks like a mad project. But it is a significant achievement and needs to be appreciated. Moreover he is enjoying it. So well done bro....👍👍👍
thank you!
Great work man other UA-camrs make it seem so fucking easy for diy yet it's tough
I agree with that👍🏿
I purchased 6 speed gear kit- freewheel and derailleur is from vanum with shimano 7speed rapid fire shifter plus gear chain, now I am facing same problem with chain, gear chain is thinner so I have to sand or file down the chain ring.
Angle grinder reduces your efforts but increases your chances to make mistakes but filing is peace of mind just because it reduced work speed....!
I will share my experience if I face any more problems.....!
Good luck!
Make sure to paint the exposed chainring with some good paint. A spray paint won't work well.
One thing I noted is how he used, Yonex badminton/tennis racquet grips for the handlebar grips. I used it too on my bike when I was in school many many years ago.
Meditative experience to ridiculous 🤣
Great video bud
Even better that it’s in English!
Very informative and honest
Thanks for that!
Thank you!
Thank you for the detailed explanation, got a great idea of what problems I can face if I choose to go ahead and a different perspective on the solutions! Great job
Holy shit, you are 1000x better mechanic that those Giant & Trek service centres have
Wow! You really know how to make simple things complicated..... but great attempt. Btw, I'm a bike enthusisast & planning to make my doodhwala bicycle to a geared one soon, except that grinding teeth part. And even 4 gears are better than none.
😂😂 I was learning as I explored the world of biking and the technical knowledge of bikes.
You the man.. thank you for going through all this trouble for me..
The 3d printing ,man that's a great skill, you couldve drilled a hole through the handle bar or added a hose clamp and drilled the hose clamp,the wheel needs to be re aligned or also known as "dished"which basically moves the wheel position to one side more then the other,it is done with a wheel spoke/nipple' tool or an adjustable wrench and by oiling the spoke and nipple thread junctions before doing so,that way the axle will also benefit in giving you more thread on both sides of the axel bolts, check your wheel spokes afterward because some will protrude out of the nipple thread junctions so you may need to file them down afterward,also check your wheel rim holes maybe add duct/pipe tape as a rim liner,to prevent a rim puncture✌
You are right. He should have dished the wheel and can still do that. However it will not make his axle longer 😋
Im also considering upgrading my gears and I have come up with a solution regarding the axle not long enough, offset ecc. Maybe buying a rear wheel with 7 speed cog(i found some in Facebook market that is ready to mount) will simplify the job.
Or install a new hub into your wheel. Make sure the diameter of the spoke holes is the same so you can reuse your spokes otherwise it will be too costly.
This is a Story of Perseverance...
Wow, really enjoyed the video, learning new skills to fix problems for a basic bike is really something special.
1. Spare Parts:
I am a German living in Taiwan. Here the students have a good infrastructure for cheap repair shops, 2nd hand bikes, and parts around universities. Is this not the case where you live? I mean buying a round handlebar with a stem could be nearly for free, does it not make more sense to buy a 2nd hand handlebar than designing and printing a new bracket?
2. Theft
What is the theft rate where you live? Hope you can keep your special decision for a long time!
Thanks for sharing, keep it up!
Love the effort you put into the job as well as making the video! ❤
Thank you friend. Now I can think about doing a similar conversion!
I was trying to fix my kids cycle ... your video helped me alot ! thanks !
You could change the stem and handlebar
Yep that was another option!
@@chinmayshalawadi1 I have a 29inches single speed mtb and I want to install gear in it so what u suggest should I do it or not.??
If you have the time and you like doing such things then go ahead!! It's a great experience. As you saw the process can be quite tedious
Great work.. 🔥
This is a great video... thanks for sharing! I am looking at adding gears to a fat tyre BMX and then adding an electric motor... This gave me quite a bit of insight into what I'm trying to do. Could you have not just replaced the chain wheel with a compatible one? Or are these universal and an expected challenge?
I could have probably replaced it, but due to pandemic I had to order it and I didn't want to wait too long
Nice work.
Good documentation.
I have done plenty of DIY on motorcycles when I was younger.
My only q.
After everything was done, could you manage to get the rear wheel properly aligned , as in, centered?
Holy cow..
Man, you are so stubborn, this is crazy but I salute you
I wonder if I can do this to my throne neo chrome single speed ?
You were really honest. I liked that. After watching this video I decided to buy a geared cycle instead of modifying a gearless cycle. But I wondered why didn't you buy a new chain which was thicker enough to fit your front chain wheel instead of scrapping off the thickness? What if you get a thick chain next time when the present chain is over used? Any way lot of things you have done. I would have left this project at the first challenge itself 😂😂😂✋👍🏿
😂 man If only the thicker chain worked, thicker chain won't work with the gears at the back and the derailleur
@@chinmayshalawadi1 Then that was the only option bro. I missed it☺️
very useful information overall👍🏻...it’s really helpful for someone looking to restore/alter the bicycle on their own.....and hats off to ur efforts on learning 3D printing just for getting it perfect😍
Thank you!
I had 24 inch wheel, I want to upgrade it to 26 inch, when I tried it worked for single speed (rear wheel free to rotate 26 inch one) but when I put gears (I already installed it for 24inch) it strikes the frame,... Please anyone know how to keep wheel at the centre even after installing the gears???? Please help me out guys..
Wow you really thought every step through
You should have gotten a thumb shifter, it's smooth and easy to operate
I had this idea some years ago.
And i though about all your problems and how to solve. What i didnt know was the shifter and how to make the space bigger. Too bad i modified aluminum bikes.
Perseverance, determination &+ .
Thanks for sharing .
Liked & Subscribed .
You good at troubleshooting man
You might have already done this but you could thread your 3d model so that you can add screws and give you more reliability on the snugness
Before and after filing the gear. Best example for emotional acceleration right? :P
Na na na that was emotional deceleration 😂😂
Dude, awesome job!! Very thorough presentation! Keep up the great work! 👍
Thank you so much
Good work.
But you have one front gear and 6 in the back?
Shifting through all those gears in the back will cause the chain to bend and it would cause premature wear, grinding noises, clunky shifting and maybe even snapping of chain.
Ha ha ha. Funny.
You are a hardcore DIYer......!
RJ the bike guy tutorial on fitting the cassette to the single speed frame, huh? That dude has a tutorial for everything! Lol. The build looks great! How's it doing a year in?
It's doing pretty good, needs more frequent maintenance though. The black paint I had sprayed on wore out and made the chain quite messy.
Shifting and other things have been perfect
Can you maybe make a video while riding the bike
My cycle is 7 gear i want to upgrade to 20gear how much would it cost
You'll need to change the front chain ring from single to 3 chain rings.
@@chinmayshalawadi1 how money 💸 bro
Depends on your cycle, how much you want to spend and what's compatible with your cycle.
You might also have to upgrade the bottom bracket.
@@chinmayshalawadi1 its my brother cycle he took it in Dubai may be at 10k now its for me so i should i upgrade it or wht
Just use it with 7 gears for sometime. It should be enough for the most part.
If you absolutely feel like upgrading later you can think about it
good to know there is no need to change the hub
This guy learned 3d printing just to add gears to his cycle.
Described all the problems faced and solutions thereupon too. Great 👍
BBC Shld make this a Short Documentary !
How's the long term durability of these add on gears vs factory fitted one's?
I'm preparing to do this myself. I am using an old 10 speed that has no miles on it so the gears are perfect. Everything matches so hopefully after watching your vid I will avoid some of the complications you encountered. But, this is a great presentation. Thank You!
Thank you :)
Good luck with your build !
Yar Bhai wheel touch on frame problem solve kasa kiya
My bicycle is a single speed bicycle with a full aluminum frame. So can I install gear on my cycle?
Aluminum is a bit tricky. Aluminum does not bend that easily. I wouldn't recommend
Sir chain slip hone kaa problem hota hai kyaa?
Nahi yar derailleur theek se adjust kiya toh problem nahi higa
@@chinmayshalawadi1 so which gear should I install starlit is fine I am planning to install at my btwin bike
Starlit if fine par Shimano miljayega toh install Shimano.
Super guru.. more than anything, Kudos to your determination!!
Superaagude.. next time you're in Mysuru, let's catch up.. inbox me!
Thanks 🙌
I feel like im looking into the mirror because this is pretty much the same adventure im going through right now although still at an early state since im unable to remove the damn single-fly wheel and crankset/chain ring, idk how you managed to do so without the dedicated tools but im also no cyclist, i just wanna convert my cycle to a decent multi-speed one instead of the crappy installation and parts the local bike shops in india/Pakistan offer. I also want a wider gears range than the generic 11-24t 6speed the local market has (thatd an estimation)
You should have added 5-6 ring in your old chain and that may worked fine ! I am planning to change my frog cycle from single speed cassette to 7 speed 12-28 ... I have ordered Betwin cassette, derailleur , shifter and chain from decathlon.
What's a 5-6 ring ? Good luck with your upgrade :D
@@chinmayshalawadi1 chain rings ...
Ahhh
@@chinmayshalawadi1 watch this from 3.22 ua-cam.com/video/dcZB7M7hxbs/v-deo.html 😊😊
Thank you I'll take a look at that
It's awesome to learn new things. And you really should understand all aspects of your bike,however after cost of parts and time spent I'm sure just buying a multi speed bicycle would of been cheaper and easier.
Yep definitely 😂.
Is their consequences after converting non gear to gear ?
Great work. You mentioned problem which no other youtuber did. Besides, there aren't any videos on turning a single speed into a 8 speed. You helped me a lot. I was just wondering to know if the ride has become easier in uphill? And doesn't the derailleur get stuck in the wheel while you're on the 1st gear?!
Yes Ride has become so much better uphill. Nope derailleur doesn't get stuck :D
I have also a gear kit and i installed but my break is not working pls comment
Pls comment
Hey usually the wheel won't be centred if you haven't changed the hub. You'll have to offset the break pads with extra spacers on one side and remove spacers on the other side. Also play with the brake caliper tension
@@chinmayshalawadi1 thanks
This is an engineer's version of " how to upgrade the cycle" Loved the whole process and I have subscribed:)
What cycle do you have ?...
And how much does it cost you ?..
I have a 20 inch mongoose axe bike would it be possible to turn it into a multi speed bike?
As long as it has a steel frame which you can expand to 130 mm
@@rolandberendonck3900 thanks.
I want to convert my busted schwinn scrambler into an ebike and the 20" cheap kits have gears on the hub so I'm wanting to add gear selection as well.. anyway I'm sure it can be done with persistence
How did you mount and guide the gear cables on the frame? Didn’t you find problems with the cable slacking?
I used zip ties to tie them to the frame of the bicycle
Please give links for the parts!
Please check the description :D
Can you Tell me in which company cycle do you install the gear system..
Hercules
yo, how is it holding now after 9 months?
Holding up great!
@@chinmayshalawadi1 any issues with derailleur ?
Had to adjust the alignment once three months ago
Bro kab new video dalega0
Soon bro, this month aayega. Was busy with some things 😁
Aap konse state me rahte ho
Karnataka, Bangalore
Mujhe bhi electronicse bhot intrest hr
He
Is this going to work in a single folding bike?
I'm not a 💯 sure, but I think it can be made to work
How we can install 1x8 gear set in single speed?
Usually not possible without changing the rear hub, since 1x8 gear set don't come as freewheels. You'll need to switch the hub to a cassette compatible one
@@chinmayshalawadi1 Not at all. 8 gear freewheels do exist. However you need an even thinner chain with that freewheel so you have to file some more away then 😂
Thank you sooooo much for showing the problems that you get so we dont run into such problems.
do i need to change my bicycle wheel hub for installing gear???
Plz reply sir 🙏🙏🙏
Ideally yes, to do it the correct way change the hub of the rear wheel to one which can hold a gear cassette. But building the wheel again at home is a hard job.
You can still use existing hub but it's a bit of a hacky way. Not durable for long term use
@@chinmayshalawadi1 ok
Thnk u so much for your response ❤️🙏🙏
I'm planning to get this done. Is it better to have 6/7 gears or install the crankset as well to make it 21 speed? What do you suggest? Any reason why you did not do it?
This was just an experiment and my cycle had a very cheap crank and a very old style bottom bracket. I would have had to replace the bottom bracket and the whole crankset.
It would have gotten too expensive.
If your city is very hilly then get 21 speed, else 6-7 speed will be enough
@@chinmayshalawadi1 thanks. It's for Bangalore roads..
Yeah 21 will be better for Bangalore roads 😂😂, many places are very hilly.
Hey dude it's working your cycle probably
yes it still works great
Your cycle model and it's cost please?
It's night vision cycle from Hercules from Amazon flipkart, for 7k
@@christo4films62 thanks brother
hahaha wow ... but good job in hangin in there . that's what customizing is about . outstandin job sir
Thank you!
I have 91 defeatr can I convert it?
Great work brother !!
Filing down the chainring teeth must make it into a Russell Peters joke eventually. Respect the effort tho.
Thanks for guiding me
So now is it working perfectly ???
Too good. I salute your efforts.
Hahaha.. I was thinking to do with my voya.. But he made me stunned
Hello, can I install these multi speed gears on Hero Velocity? It has single speed. Electric bicycle. Thank you.
Not sure about electric bicycle. It will have additional complexity of electrical wires and motor on the rear wheel. You can probably do it but, you'll have to research a lot
@@chinmayshalawadi1 thank you very much!! Will do.
Great work man
Struggle makes perfect
Very insightful information. Thank you.