Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Finished first fixed gear build, how much is okay in the dropouts?

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Nakedbabytoes
06-22-12, 09:05 PM
Just finished setting up my first fixed gear build today. Rides great! Currently, the rear axle is about 1/2 from the open end of the dropout(so an inch in from center of axle post). Is this too close to the end of the dropout to be safe?

I took it out for a few miles on hills & flats and it all seemed okay. But since fixed is a new animal to me, I am being overly cautious.

I think if I added another link, I'd be at the rear of the dropout and risk not being tight chained.

Thanks!

Scrodzilla
06-22-12, 09:08 PM
Post a pic.
Nagrom_
06-22-12, 09:11 PM
As long as your axle nuts are completely biting metal, you should be fine.

pic doe.

Nakedbabytoes
06-22-12, 09:13 PM
Oy, this will require the hubs computer. Just a sec. iPads are great until you need a C:drive to browse.
Nagrom_
06-22-12, 09:16 PM
Oy, this will require the hubs computer. Just a sec. iPads are great until you need a C:drive to browse.

iFile. Jailbreak the thing.
Nakedbabytoes
06-22-12, 09:25 PM
257791

yes? no?
Nagrom_
06-22-12, 09:26 PM
yes
Scrodzilla
06-22-12, 09:29 PM
You're good. :thumb:
Nakedbabytoes
06-22-12, 09:29 PM
Nice! Thanks guys!
timechaser
06-23-12, 11:43 AM
maybe try use a half-link chain, gives you tighter space


Just finished setting up my first fixed gear build today. Rides great! Currently, the rear axle is about 1/2 from the open end of the dropout(so an inch in from center of axle post). Is this too close to the end of the dropout to be safe?

I took it out for a few miles on hills & flats and it all seemed okay. But since fixed is a new animal to me, I am being overly cautious.

I think if I added another link, I'd be at the rear of the dropout and risk not being tight chained.

Thanks!