Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Got my frame...now what?

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drboogie
09-15-03, 09:47 PM
Got a nice old ten speed from a friend...horizontal drops! OK...so now the project starts. My thought is NOT to skimp on the rear wheel/hub...that way if I dig single speeding I already have that and can get a better frame etc...

What rear wheel/hub is a good place to start...I don't need the best...but I don't want something that is junk...I would like the equivalent of 105 or Ultegra....

Thanks!

familyman
09-16-03, 08:18 AM
What size? Can you build wheels? What's the rear dropout spacing? What do you consider cheap? What have you looked at? So many questions.
hoodie
09-16-03, 10:00 AM
whats the rear spacing? if its 130 (or if you could cold set it to 130..) then <a href="http://www.vandesselsports.com/accessories.shtml#ffb">van dessel</a> has flip flop rear wheels for $85. I rode them for a few months, not the lightest but pretty smooth.

roadfix
09-16-03, 10:15 AM
Are you intending on using the original crankset on the bike? Besides your wheels, what other components will you replace or recycle?

George!
drboogie
09-16-03, 10:33 AM
The rear end is 5 speed cog, so I think the spacing is 120...but I will measure to be sure. The wheels are 27 and yes, I can have a wheel built.

I will also replace the crank. Front brake, Stem and bars stay. May opt for a new front wheel also.

Flip Flop hub might be a good idea for a newbie, no?
roadfix
09-16-03, 10:52 AM
Originally posted by drboogie

I will also replace the crank. Front brake, Stem and bars stay. May opt for a new front wheel also.

Flip Flop hub might be a good idea for a newbie, no? IOW, you need an entire groupo..... maybe even a track groupo, if your frame's worth it. Miche is reasonably priced, beautiful groupo...

George!