Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Nexus to fixed or single speed

Got a "well worn" bike that Id like to convert to a fixed or single speed.
My problem is that the bike has a 7speed internal gear hub. Or the nexus hub as I think it´s called.
So I though I´d post here to see if anyone has an idea on how to go about converting a hub like that.
Or am I gonna have to buy a new hub for it?

you could just not shift it.

buy a new hub, it will be less expensive.

buy a new hub, it will be less expensive.

You''ve really opened the sluices on the absurd advice channel tonight haven't you.

Dang, too bad you're in Sweden. I'd buy that Nexus hub from you if you were in North America.

You''ve really opened the sluices on the absurd advice channel tonight haven't you.

sure i have.

a 7-speed internal geared hub is damn useful. the cost is not just what you spend, it's also what you lose. losing the use of the nexus hub is more than significant.

It would be a shame to just 'fix' a 7 speed hub... as it probably weighs 3 or 4 times what a true single speed hub does.

I traded my Sram 7 speed hub for a single speed rear for two reasons. 1: 1st and 2nd gear exhibited so much mechanical friction that climbing in them was irritating and I always had it in at least 3rd gear anyway. So since I was in a middle gear, I might as well just try a single. 2: It saved about 2 lbs of weight in the rear wheel.

You're really cheating yourself if you want to try a single speed and leave that much weight hanging out back. Also: a true single speed rear hub will be MUCH more mechanically efficient - ie, smooth.

DanO

Converting a 7 speed hub to SS is right up there with converting DA brifters to just brake-lever status as far as financially stupid moves go. Sell the shifter and wheel, and buy a cheap SS/track wheel. Use the excess money to get drunk.

Dang, too bad you're in Sweden. I'd buy that Nexus hub from you if you were in North America.


Just a bit curious.
What do you need an old nexus hub for?