freehub to fixed conversion?
01-26-07, 08:57 AM
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freehub to fixed conversion?
if i were to disassemble my freehub body (shimano) as per the directions on park tools website,and rebuilt it with JB weld instead of grease,would it be safe to run as fixed
i really like my wheels and they dont make them fixed,thats the only reason i ask
i really like my wheels and they dont make them fixed,thats the only reason i ask
01-26-07, 09:00 AM
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If you are willing to spend money there is the surly fixxer which replaces the freehub body and solves your problem perfectly... plus you won't have to buy a new one to switch back.oops link
01-26-07, 09:04 AM
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thats pretty cool...thanks
but im running a 16t and a 18t on my freehub
i dont think that can be done with the fixxer
and with a freehub...i have perfect chainline no matter what crank/bb i use
but im running a 16t and a 18t on my freehub
i dont think that can be done with the fixxer
and with a freehub...i have perfect chainline no matter what crank/bb i use
01-26-07, 09:06 AM
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indeed.
If you use brakes and the worst case scenario is you chip some paint, break a couple of spokes, and end up having to buy a new freehub body.
If you use brakes and the worst case scenario is you chip some paint, break a couple of spokes, and end up having to buy a new freehub body.
01-26-07, 09:08 AM
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guess ill just have to try the fixxer
01-26-07, 09:12 AM
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You could try this method
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/arti...anula/freehub/
If you wanted to go back it would mean a new axel and free hub body.
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/arti...anula/freehub/
If you wanted to go back it would mean a new axel and free hub body.
01-26-07, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BoozyMcliverRot
guess ill just have to try the fixxer
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01-26-07, 09:19 AM
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thats also a possiblity.....if i decide to try that ill post resuls.
also
also
