Bringing this thread back because I'm definitely going to switch over to a coaster...after riding about 800 miles fixed since the end of July my knees are starting to hurt...especially after 2 hour riding sessions.

So...basically what I found was a Shimano coaster brake hub that Seattle Bike Supply sells which I wanted to lace to some Velocity Deep Vs. After that I'm lost. I know someone mentioned spoke gauge. Do you think I'd have to buy special spokes in order to do this also?