Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Anybody ride with female hubs?

So ive been riding fixed for about 4 years and before that I rode bmx and still do actually. :D
I actually came across eighthinch selling a female fixed hub which is the type of hubs I have on my subrosa.
Granted its only a front hub and I haven't been able to find a rear hub but I like the way its somewhat flush with the frame.

I know I can just cut my axles to make them flush with the nut but that seems too sketchy plus id like to build a new wheelset anyway.
so any of you guys ride them or have seen them in person?


Heres the Link http://www.ebay.com/itm/EIGHTHINCH-BUELLER-FRONT-HUB-FEMALE-AXLE-FIXED-GEAR-SINGLE-SPEED-FREESYLE-FGFS-/140728440238?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c41195ae

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/inventor731/111.jpg

Yep. I ride All-City New Sheriffs on my blkmrkt. They're rad!

http://allcitycycles.com/images/products2/HU4771.jpg

^^^ NICE and they are fixed/fixed! have any pics of them on your bike?

Sure, let me take a few ;)

Don't mind the oxidation. Rode in the rain last week and need to do a bit of cleaning.

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Awesome man thanks for the pics!
they give the bike an even cleaner look.
and you don't have to worry about the axle sticking out and gashing your calf. :roflmao2:

+1 for the raw frame

Profile makes some nice looking track hubs with allen bolts:


http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/eCommImages/2/0080000002822.jpg

I've got those on a White Industries hub. After a few years the bolts are deforming.

My Phil Wood hub was constantly slipping forward no matter how much gargantuan strength I used when tightening the bolts. No me gusta.

Damn I had no idea Profile started making track hubs!
they look good but like all their hubs...you can buy a so-so wheelset for that price :(
40 more bucks and I can buy another KiloTT haha

thanks for the info guys! ill definitely keep a lookout.
I'm riding a Fly V2 front hub and a Gsport ratchet in the back
and I just figured there had to be female hubs for track too.

FWIW - Profile has been making those hubs for a few years.

My Phil Wood hub was constantly slipping forward no matter how much gargantuan strength I used when tightening the bolts. No me gusta.

The slotted and tapered washers I got with the blkmrkt frame seem to actually be preventing this. Thought it was a gimmick at first, but so far, never had to adjust the rear except to counter chain stretch.

FWIW - Profile has been making those hubs for a few years.
crazy, I guess i never thought of going to them for non-bmx racing stuff.


My Phil Wood hub was constantly slipping forward no matter how much gargantuan strength I used when tightening the bolts. No me gusta.

Well what I like about my bmx hubs is that the front one uses a 8mm hex and the rear used a 6mm hex but both use a 17mm socket which makes it alot easier to tighten down. Ive never had them slip however I could see tightening it only through the allen wrench wouldn't be as secure. I use my torque wrench at 25ft/lbs anyway.

sucks to hear about the phil ones. dont want that happening riding fixed but i suppose a good slotted washer would help

The Mavic Io uses a female hub that uses 5mm head bolts.

It is well known for being able to survive intense crashes.

http://www.euroasiaimports.com/productcart/pc/catalog/dsc02151a_1529_detail.jpg

Large: http://www.wheelies.co.uk/Images/Products/full40569.jpg

I know this is not a street wheel. I'm just offering it as an example of a strong wheel that uses that style of hub.

My Phil Wood hub was constantly slipping forward no matter how much gargantuan strength I used when tightening the bolts. No me gusta.

Yeah, I had that problem with some old American Classic hubs years ago. You just have to use a chain tensioner on the drive-side. That's the only solution.

Profile has nice stuff. Check out profile fixed, and their track / road section in their catalog.

Profile has nice stuff. Check out profile fixed, and their track / road section in their catalog.

Or you can just look at post #7.

Novatec makes hubs w/allen bolts that are high quality and inexpensive.

they dont look that bad actually!
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