Am glad I only ride fixed

My Wabi wheelset has the same dust covers as icepik1234. In fact in an earlier discussion about whether they are the "best value" or some such, it was one of my complaints. Out of curiosity, could you please post pics of yours TejanoTrackie?

This thread got me wondering...

I keep a new Dicta, one the cheapest POS freewheels in existence, in my parts box "just in case". So I just popped it on, being careful not to over-tighten it, and rode for a few miles...with zero problems.

If you notice in the attached pic - this crappy fw not only does not have the pronounced ridge that's seen in the pic in post #5 , it is actually cut back a smidge, so nothing catches or binds. I wonder if that sort of thing is what would solve OP's problem if he doesn't want to ride fixed.

Am looking forward to hearing what Richard has to say about his newer hubs/dust caps as I should be changing the bearings on my rear but am a little nervous to start digging around on my hub...