Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Quick SS build question

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SLV

01-15-11, 08:06 PM

Hello,

I searched but couldn't find the following, if you could please help.

I was wondering if I need to use a lockring when installing the cog to my hub?

Thank you!

stillanimal

01-15-11, 08:19 PM

A freewheel does not require a lock ring. A track cog does.

MPC Biker

01-15-11, 08:42 PM

If it's......

fixed = yes

if its free (freewheel) = no

(you can skip the lockring on a fixed hub, but there is a very big chance your cog will de-thread itself when you try to stop/slow down, falling off the hub and causing a catostophic loss of control, you would be taken for a very wild ride, until you hit something and sopped)

SLV

01-16-11, 12:36 AM

Thank you for your reply!

Other question if you do not mind, my steerer tube is taller than my stem/handle bar, should I just cut the top (after adding spacers)?

Thanks again.

dsh

01-16-11, 12:38 AM

Yes steerer tubes are intended to be cut.

You might have a shop do this for you, they shouldn't charge more than fifteen bucks or so.