[Vortex324]

I'm a roadie looking to convert a BMX to a fixed wheel. I'm new to building so any advise would be great. I can't seem to find any BMX rear wheels that come with a fixed hub. Am I going to have to buy a seperate hub and have it spoked to a 20" rim? Is there anyway around that (thats safe)? Also, my fork is loose (what can you expect for $20 on craigslist). Again I'd appreciate any advise.

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[ChristAir]

Is the bearing race on the fork "wobbly"? And yes, you will probably need to get a separate hub.

[Vortex324]

What's a "bearing race?"

[ChristAir]

Oh sorry...it's the ring above where the forks' legs meet the steerer. It looks like part of the fork, but it's not. You have to take the forks out to see it.

[ProFail]

Why do you want a FG BMX bike?

[live4muzic2]

get a coaster wheel and weld the hub to the gear.

[littledog]

I am going to have that done to my Redline Pro Cruiser with a flip flop hub-freewheel. The shop is charging 140$ including building the wheel. For rough streets it should work just fine and be a lot of fun.