Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Sources for Inexpensive Track Cogs

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FlatFender
10-28-06, 11:09 AM
Where can I find inexpensive track cogs? I really want to try out fixed gear, but Im a college student on a TIGHT budget

john_and_off
10-28-06, 11:14 AM
Where can I find inexpensive track cogs? I really want to try out fixed gear, but Im a college student on a TIGHT budget
if your budget is so tight you're concerned about the cost of a cog, you probably don't have the money to build a conversion in the first place.

all the same, though, if you're looking for deals, check ebay or your lbs's used parts bin.
FlatFender
10-28-06, 12:24 PM
All I need is the cog and a lock ring, and my current set-up will be good to go.

operator
10-28-06, 12:37 PM
$25 will get you a DA cog.
manboy
10-28-06, 12:49 PM
Exactly, and a cheap new cog will probably just chew your hub.
onetwentyeight
10-28-06, 12:55 PM
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=details&PageID=30&SKU=FW6888

da cog for 17 + shipping.
mattface
10-28-06, 12:55 PM
Soma cogs are $20 at Nashbar. Some people seem to think they are sub par for reasons I have never heard articulated, but in my experience they are pretty nice, and certainly adequate for an inexpensive cog.
srcurran
10-28-06, 12:56 PM
I have had good luck with the no-name spicer cog. I think it is less than $10, I got it when I was jobless and haven't found a need to replace it now that I have a job...

http://spicercycles.com/index.cgi?cat=22&sub_cat=Cogs&prod_id=514&cat_desc=Track. Yep, $7.

Fast/cheap shipping, awesome customer service.

has anyone tried these and had a bad experience?
operator
10-28-06, 01:08 PM
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=details&PageID=30&SKU=FW6888

da cog for 17 + shipping.

Unfortunately they seem to want $17 to ship an item to Canada that would honestly cost less than <$2. Damn online retailers always like to rip on shipping.
crust & crumb
10-28-06, 03:25 PM
"Buying a track cog is not a time to be thrifty."

-Matt Chester
FlatFender
10-28-06, 11:39 PM
Unfortunately they seem to want $17 to ship an item to Canada that would honestly cost less than <$2. Damn online retailers always like to rip on shipping.

they are actually located downtown Kalamazoo. They have a VERY nice shop. International shipping is a *****.




I apreciate the links folks.
operator
10-29-06, 12:20 AM
Yeah I don't quite understand it. Domestic shipping from states to state is like $6 or whatever, and that goes to the north reaches of United States. As soon as it crosses the border by 1m in shipping is 3x that amount? :|
Soil_Sampler
10-29-06, 12:28 AM
http://www.philwood.com/phome.htm
Close out!!!3/32": 18T Cro-Mo $16.95 each contact brent@philwood.com

http://www.philwood.com/Cog%2015t%2005%20LZ.jpg
*Cog shown is stainlees steel*


Where can I find inexpensive track cogs? I really want to try out fixed gear, but Im a college student on a TIGHT budget