Originally Posted by
12strings
I'm sure this has been asked before, but is it possible to convert a stock single-speed (like a cruiser or bmx) to fixed gear, without rebuilding the rear wheel around a new hub? Something you can add or remove to make it not spin?
Thanks.
It is highly ill advised to mess about trying to convert a FW hub to a FG, this is known as a "Suicide Hub" for good reasons. Using a Track-style hub w/ the FG cog prevented from backing off by the reverse thread lockring is the only safe set-up. Proper FG rear wheels are inexpensive, and impressively so compared to massive dental re-construction or a stay in the ICU.
-Bandera