Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Good flip-flop rear hubs?

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53-11 alltheway
10-13-04, 01:43 AM
What are a few good brands and models out there.

As far as doing a fixed gear conversion this is all I need right? I'll just reuse my old double crank with the small ring removed.

Bikkhu
10-13-04, 02:28 AM
Paul does a nice flip flop
motion sickness
10-13-04, 02:57 AM
I've used the Suzue Promax sealed bearing hub on a couple of my bikes. The bearings are smooth and hassle free. I skid plenty and the cog threads are fine. You prob'ly want to avoid the Suzue basic/junior hub, as there aren't as many threads for the cog and some people have stripped them right off.

You might want to also consider shorter crankarms for a fixed conversion. A road bottom bracket is lower than one on a track frame; since you can't coast through the corners, you might need more clearance.

53-11 alltheway
10-13-04, 03:30 AM
Do they make track hubs for 130mm drop outs? Or is 126mm the best it gets.
bostontrevor
10-13-04, 06:21 AM
Track hubs are 120mm, you can either respace your frame or when you get the wheel, have them put on spacers for 130mm.
Bikkhu
10-13-04, 07:05 AM
Do they make track hubs for 130mm drop outs? Or is 126mm the best it gets.

Sir, a foul troll thou art.
ssmaniac
10-13-04, 07:19 AM
If you aren't a weight weanie you could try the Surley line of hubs- depending on the frame you may be able to just tighten the nuts down enough to bring the frame in. If you use your old crank you will probably need spacers to account for the lost chainring. Make sure that the frame you are using has the proper dropouts. A good page to look at if you are considering converting an old road frame is www.harriscyclery.com or www.sheldonbrown.org - good luck!
HereNT
10-13-04, 07:25 AM
I thought this guy was such a great biker that he never needed to coast?
Mr. Shadow
10-13-04, 04:36 PM
Dura Ace and Van Dessel are both nice.

I'm having a fixed/fixed Dura Ace hub laced to a 330 gram Mavic OR 10
gold anodized tubular rim with 32 DT Competition spokes. The lace pattern
will be really sweet. I'll post a few pictures when it's ready.
fixinskitchin
10-13-04, 04:48 PM
has anyone heard of a company call VDS, i just got a set of hubs from them.
they seem nice, but ive never heard of that company before.
I couldnt find a website either, its a flip flop
bostontrevor
10-13-04, 04:53 PM
VDS is Van Dessel, Van Dessel Sports. I hear they're fine.
hammye
10-13-04, 04:57 PM
I have a set on the wifes bike. So far they spin nice but then again they haven't seen a winter yet either.
Cynikal
10-13-04, 05:49 PM
IRO now makes thier hubs in various sizes. Look nice and sealed. They will be my next build.
skitbraviking
10-13-04, 05:51 PM
My Surly's have been great. Rolling 10 months and not a problem. Fixed on one side and free on the other. Even if I only used the fixed side, the options are great.
nolageek
10-13-04, 07:10 PM
Using a VDS flip flop on my bianchi. So far no problems whatsoever. I'm a big guy (5'10" 215#) and haven't run into any issues. The used front wheel (Maillard 500) is kinda noisy though. I want to go for a front VDS to match.. but that'll be later.

Vincent