Classic & Vintage - 1974 grand prix single speed free hub

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dugan661
01-07-12, 05:19 PM
hey there im working on a 74 grand prix... i was going to go with a suicide hub to run it as a fixed gear but im not in love with the idea of dieing lol...so i figure ill just run a single speed free hub...ive found them down to 13t which is perfect for meas im only running a 40t chain ring...but the only issue is they all seem to be labeled for BMX bikes...im running the org wheel set which how a ATOMS freewheel on it now...what type of single speed free wheel should i be looking for?

would this

in 13 t (it notes in the add the 13 14 and 15 t sizes need a smaller thread pattern )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Single-Speed-Freewheel-ACS-Crossfire-Many-Sizes-/230650710651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item7b68441c70

or this work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ODYSSEY-BMX-13T-FREEWHEEL-/290647574706?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43abf208b2


John E
01-07-12, 05:28 PM
If you are not doing fixed gear, what possible attraction is there to giving up the versatility of multiple gears?

dugan661
01-07-12, 05:38 PM
well its basically all ready stripped and i don't wanna peace it back together...i would rather do fixed but i don't wanna change the rear wheel as its beautiful


sailorbenjamin
01-07-12, 07:00 PM
There's a little graph about freewheel threading here;
http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_e-f.html#freewheel
Don't know if that helps or not. Is there a local shop that would let you try one on?