New Adventures with Solo-XD
Our friend and bikepacking guru Miles Arbour has been itching to turn his Why S7 into a single-speed rig—and the wait is over. Thanks to the hassle-free Solo-XD kit, he’s tackling steep climbs and easy grades with a new sense of freedom.
“The Solo-XD made the conversion simple—7075 aluminum carrier, adjustable 6061 spacers, and a narrow-wide 18T cog for chain retention. Bonus: it works with popular 12-speed chains, so I didn’t need a new one.”
Miles is loving his 20T cog paired with a 28T chainring—“love at first ride.” He’s rediscovering trails, hammering climbs, and yes, walking a bit more than usual. ❤️
The Solo-XD is proudly made in the USA.
Read Miles’ gear picks on Bikepacking.com: https://bikepacking.com/gear/emily-miles-2023-gear-picks/
