Originally Posted by
RMoudatir
Is it possible to convert a road bike wheel set for single speed use? I have a single speed road bike that has very cheap wheels and I want to replace them with decent ones at least $150-$250. Is it possible to convert the rear hub of a road bike wheel and add a single speed free wheel cog?
We do it all time in SS mountain biking. You just need cassette spacers and the lock ring off a cassette, unless you buy a kit. I suggest looking into wide base cogs, such as a Surly, so you don't risk gouging up your freehub splines.