amorrow
01-14-08, 05:24 PM
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to convert a hed front disc to be used for the rear? I've searched around and can't seem to find an answer.
Thanks
Thanks
Track Cycling - Converting a disc wheel
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mezza
01-14-08, 06:55 PM
Ummmmmm, its possible, but I wouldn't do it.
The front disc would be built and rated differently to a disc back wheel. I reckon even if you could do it the torsion placed on it would break it.
The front disc would be built and rated differently to a disc back wheel. I reckon even if you could do it the torsion placed on it would break it.
amorrow
01-14-08, 07:17 PM
I thought that might be true, but apparently HED trispoke wheels are interchangeable.
bonechilling
01-14-08, 09:15 PM
Do you have a picture of it? If it has threading anywhere on the hub, I think it can be done with a Hed track axel conversion kit.
Boss Moniker
01-15-08, 06:54 PM
A surly fixxer with a HED rear works perfectly, although the chainline is greater than 42mm.
amorrow
01-16-08, 12:47 PM
Have you done this? I got a reply from HED saying this was not possible, but they didn't really explain why. I'm curious if it's a problem of structural integrity, the complexity of modifying the axle, problems with the chainline, etc.
Boss Moniker
01-16-08, 03:30 PM
As I said in my PM, please note that I'm not talking about a HED front.. I used a Surly Fixxer with a HED rear and for my application it worked perfectly.
Another suggestion: you might want to find an older disc wheel on eBay that takes a thread-on freewheel. You can thread a cog right on (but no lockring.. so only use this on a track where they aren't strictly necessary). Some even have track threads on the other side. I saw plenty between $150 and $300 when I was searching several months ago.
Another suggestion: you might want to find an older disc wheel on eBay that takes a thread-on freewheel. You can thread a cog right on (but no lockring.. so only use this on a track where they aren't strictly necessary). Some even have track threads on the other side. I saw plenty between $150 and $300 when I was searching several months ago.
Merdaccade
01-30-08, 02:26 PM
would a surly fixxer kit work on this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260206567853
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260206567853
InternetDisease
01-30-08, 03:18 PM
would a surly fixxer kit work on this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260206567853
no, that has a threaded-freewheel, and the fixxer only works with freehubs. you can remove the freewheel and thread a track cog on, although you'll probably have a less-than-perfect chainline.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260206567853
no, that has a threaded-freewheel, and the fixxer only works with freehubs. you can remove the freewheel and thread a track cog on, although you'll probably have a less-than-perfect chainline.
trevor_birba
02-12-08, 05:04 PM
I didnt figure a new thread was needed, so i will resurrect.
I just bought a hed disc rear, Does the surly fixxer work on all rear heds? or is it just some years?
Before I buy a surly fixxer i would like to make sure i can do it. Thanks.
I just bought a hed disc rear, Does the surly fixxer work on all rear heds? or is it just some years?
Before I buy a surly fixxer i would like to make sure i can do it. Thanks.
bonechiller
02-13-08, 09:08 PM
It all depends on which disc you bought. Post a picture and we can tell you.