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jankdc

05-05-12, 05:44 PM

I'm looking to convert a folding bike and I don't want to build some wheels up. Does anyone know who sells these premade. There seems to be a budding 20" mini bike craze that are fixed, but I haven't found a seller that sells just the wheels.

Thanks!

jdgesus

05-05-12, 05:52 PM

i just used red locktite on mine
/fixed

jankdc

05-06-12, 08:51 AM

i just used red locktite on mine
/fixed
I use my legs to brake too much. I'm able to pay a little more for reliability.

Danzaxbonanza

05-06-12, 10:03 AM

Maybe try and find direct-drive BMX wheels?

Jaytron

05-06-12, 10:58 AM

I know somebody here made a FG foldie bike.

jimmytango

05-06-12, 12:02 PM

They make them for flatland BMX. Try Odyssey.

silver_ghost

05-06-12, 12:24 PM

jankdc

05-06-12, 08:16 PM

BMX companies would be a good bet. Make sure you get the right axle size, 14mm axles are common among BMX wheels and won't likely fit a folder frame. Also keep over locknut spacing in mind. BMX wheels tend to be 110mm.
I was thinking that a bike polo 20" wheelset was more what I want and would fit most folders better.

jdgesus

05-06-12, 08:23 PM

I use my legs to brake too much. I'm able to pay a little more for reliability.

me2. red locktite is nearly impossible to break without heat.
rotofixed->locktite=never get that cog off again

Sixty Fiver

05-06-12, 08:25 PM

I know somebody here made a FG foldie bike.

Me too.

:)

Built my own fixed wheels for it.