Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - IS this bike convertible?

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afbjune
01-25-09, 07:09 PM
I have this bike and i dont know if i would be able to convert it into a fixie, or how much it would take to do it. please help

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http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv354/afbjune_bike/front_gears.jpg

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johnnytheboy
01-25-09, 07:14 PM
if you mean "throw it in the dumpster" when you say "convert"...then yes.
it's definitely convertible worthy.
j3ffr3y
01-25-09, 07:16 PM
dropouts look vertical, so the answer is no without the ENO hub

johnnytheboy
01-25-09, 07:25 PM
Or a half link and/or a magic ratio.
afbjune
01-25-09, 07:36 PM
so i would just have to have the tension just right?
huerro
01-25-09, 07:37 PM
you need one of these...http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/wheels1.html#559

I would sell it and buy a fixed. It will probably end up cheaper and you'll be happier.
afbjune
01-25-09, 07:45 PM
alright, thx guys
carbonjockey
01-25-09, 07:54 PM
yeah- sell it for like 100 or so and get a cheapo fixie like the fuji track or something
Dion Rides
01-25-09, 07:56 PM
That's a great bike. I had one and upgraded to a full carbon road bike, but rode that bike all over creation.

Don't convert it - you'd be ruining a great design. If you're set on riding a fixed gear, sell or trade it for what you want.