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Old 07-11-07, 12:08 PM
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How you convert to fix.

I checked the Resource thread and didn't see much about it. Now i already have my fix gear converted but as of late i have tons of friends asking me to set them up. Untill recently the only way i knew to get that sweet no coast cog going on the back was to get a fixed hub/wheel. In another thread asking about conversions though someone said that you could do it with your original roadie wheelset, which blew my mind- i knew about that surly product but as far as i've heard its around 70 bucks which is close to a cheap wheelset anyway, which would be better than some vintage bust wheel. So what are the specifics? Can you cheaply convert with an old road wheel to true fix, and safely? Or what are other methods you all use when converting? It'd be nice to have options next time a friend asks for a build other than 'hey man you gotta go drop 70 on a new wheel, plus cog and lock ring'
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