Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - coaster brake/fixed gear conversion...

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grasscircle
09-13-05, 07:55 PM
what are the steps necessary to convert a bike with a rear wheel coaster brake into
a fixed gear?

thanks

Cynikal
09-13-05, 08:06 PM
A coaster brake wheel. That's about it.
genericbikedude
09-13-05, 08:55 PM
no, no no, home skillet needs a fixed wheel. then it'll be about it.

dustinlikewhat
09-13-05, 08:59 PM
a hammer, three egg's, a box of matches, roofing tar, a moldable eraser, a comb, and a box of .223 ammo.
Cynikal
09-13-05, 09:12 PM
and it starts...
frameteam2003
09-14-05, 06:46 AM
Heat the roofing tar up and pour it into the hub---instance fixed gear!
ImOnCrank
09-14-05, 07:50 AM
forgot the duct tape
dustinlikewhat
09-14-05, 12:15 PM
duct tape has been replaced with roofing tar.
frameteam2003
09-14-05, 12:24 PM
O yea,be sure and rap the tire with duck tape for that cool look---but don't rap the handle bars with it are everyone will laugh at ya.(why does ridding a fixed gear bring out the worst in me?)Honestly,I wasn't like this till I built that fixy.