changing gears

So, my Fisher Big Sur is back from loan to a friend and some things have settled. What better time to try something i've been pondering for a long time.

Pretend there is still a standard triple mountain bike crank on the bike ;-)

Hmmm. 3 chain rings to the left and one on the right...

Behold. The 1x8. See the pretty tan line from the dérailleur clamp?

Yes. I said 1x8. Droppin' some old school 8spd XT from the upgrade in 1997 to my first mountain bike (may it rest in peace). In fact, with exception for the AC/DC frame, this 1x8 oozes old school. XT dual pivot parallax v-brakes, 110 parallax front hub, Marzocchi Bomber Flyweight 100. okay. so it's not super old school rigid cantilever, but considering technology today...

Probably, just a matter of time until the single rear cog gets fitted (with some sort of chain tensioner) and brings me the joy of singlespeed.