TK2 conversion from track to single speed
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TK2 conversion from track to single speed
Alreet,
Just wondering if anyone can help me.
Ive got a TK2 and im wanting to convert to single speed, can aanyone recommend a good set of wheels with braking surface for this, dont want to pay over £400ish, i was looking at mavic ellipse but ive been told that they dont have a braking surface.
Also wanting to change the bars to a set of easton deltaforce carbonns, anyone tried these or have better recomendations? Cheers
Mick
Just wondering if anyone can help me.
Ive got a TK2 and im wanting to convert to single speed, can aanyone recommend a good set of wheels with braking surface for this, dont want to pay over £400ish, i was looking at mavic ellipse but ive been told that they dont have a braking surface.
Also wanting to change the bars to a set of easton deltaforce carbonns, anyone tried these or have better recomendations? Cheers
Mick
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why dont you try a front brake and fixed gear? i just got a tk3 1 month ago and got the hang out of the fixed gear pretty quickly...plus converting such a nice track frame into a full SS would cost more than pimping your current ride...
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Maybe I'm wrong, but can't you just take off the fixed cog, install a freewheel, and run two brakes with cork pads on whatever rims it has now?
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sort of off topic... how do you pronounce these bikes name? like a Mk2 volkswagen is mark 2, are these tech 2's or tee kay 2's?
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I just ordered this yesterday for my Pinerallo, I might even use it on my Pogliaghi. It looks pretty good, I'll see how well it works.
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please don't convert your track bike to single speed
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I was thinking of doing that but i would rather get a decent set of new wheels with flip-flop hub and have a proper braking surface, at least that way i can either hang onto the wheels that come with the TK2 or sell the felt wheels in tip top condition, i wouldnt get as much for them if i damage the stickers etc from braking.
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