Which, is exactly how it is...

Interestingly, I just found my rear wheel being discussed on this sub-forum .. just so anyone who cares gets a more rounded picture, here is the project.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post11253436

The limited edition Velocity Spartacus wheel set that I used was brand new and laced 1x 24/36 as shown.. the original Velocity 36h flip flop rear hub is HERE.. I custom worked a NOS Sachs Two Speed Automatic hub to work with 700c wheels and automatically shift at approximately 14mph.. (as an aside, SRAM is reintroducing a similar hub at this year's Taipei Show )

There was nothing ground breaking in what I did.. the 1x 24/36 lacing was factory built with a Fixed/SS wheel in mind .. my rationale with using a coaster brake in a light, low spoke count wheel was that it would unlikely put any more stress (with me riding it), than a strong rider using it as a Fixed bike .... the bike was not built for touring, off road work, commuting on crap streets, or tricks.. it was built as a sport bike that is functional and pleasing to my eye.. I did an easy 40mi/wk on it all last season as a trainer .. after I built the rear wheel, I checked tension after a few outings... so far it has met my expectations and the bike is a pure pleasure to ride...