Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - possible conversion

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superduper54
06-21-09, 10:59 PM
I was looking through my garage today and i saw my old schwinn pro stock 2

looks like this
http://bmxmuseum.com/image/bmx_007_copy2_lg.jpg
except for the fact i put bigger tires on it long ago when i rode it often

is it possible to do a fixie conversion on something like this? seems like it would be a cool summer project for me. lemme know if its possible!
thanks guys.


Scrodzilla
06-21-09, 11:10 PM
Fixed BMX conversions, while a fun idea, aren't very practical because of the constant pedaling involved. While seated & pedaling (which I assume will be most of the time), you'll find yourself getting tired pretty quick...unless your under four feet tall.

fuzz2050
06-21-09, 11:13 PM
I'm sure it's possible, you'd just need to build a 16/20/24 inch wheel (whichever it is) around a flip flop hub. Chainline issues can be resolved fairly easily.

the real quiestion is why?

then again, if you're just looking for something entertaining to do, and your competent building a wheel, or just want to learn, there shouldn't be any real problem with this. I give it my blessing, assuming you have time and money to spend.


jakerock
06-21-09, 11:18 PM
I give it my blessing
LOL... can I use this as my sig?

superduper54
06-21-09, 11:40 PM
so what parts would i actually need at a bare minimum?
I think i can either put a track hub in the rear wheel and just ride that or buy pre made rear fixed wheel. is that right? this whole fixie thing is sort of confusing me.

on a side note, whats a flip flop hub? and how could you tell a ss hub from a fixed one without riding the bike?

sorry for all the questions :/

time bandit
06-22-09, 12:05 AM
you'd have to build the wheel or have it custom built most likely.

track hubs have threads for cog and then smaller reversed threads for a lockring.

you'll probably have more fun finding an old road bike and converting it.

fuzz2050
06-22-09, 08:52 AM
LOL... can I use this as my sig?

why the hell not

superduper54
06-30-09, 07:31 PM
so i think im actually going to go through with this, i just need to know what parts i will actually need... is it just track cog and lock ring it?

xxguitarist
06-30-09, 07:43 PM
You'll need a new hub (match drilling to your current rim drilling), spokes, cog, lockring, maybe nipples too.

I really don't see how this is going to be an enjoyable project...

jollysnowman
06-30-09, 07:59 PM
I think BMX hubs are spaced differently, so yeah. That might be an issue.

I'd rather build a ramp and jump over things.

Dion Rides
06-30-09, 08:05 PM
Then you can be as good as Trevor Meyer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ6sFPMxjeI

ianjk
07-01-09, 09:11 AM
Ghetto-rigged one once. Was fun to tool around on in the driveway, anything further than a quarter mile got old really, really fast.

soul05
07-01-09, 02:02 PM
terrible idea considering the riding position is much different than on a road bike. you will be wasting a lot of energy biking since you cannot extend your legs and you'll definitely get tired a lot faster than on a full sized bike.