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Old 09-02-19, 12:08 PM
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Demet
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OK could use some more help if anyone has a moment. Have wheels and tires are on the way, and would like to order parts for the drive train. From what I understand I will need:
  • Rear fixed cog
  • Rear freewheel
  • Chain
Can i reuse my existing chainring and crankset? I'll post pictures. Chainring is 52 tooth and is 46mm to the centerline of the bike. There is a 5mm gap between back of chainring/crankset and face of bottom bracket (see picture). And there's 6.5mm gap between protruding parts of the chainring and the chainstays. Should I get a shorter axle? It seems like 46mm is going to put the rear cog/freewheel way out there??

I wouldn't mind buying a new chainring/crankset if need be.


It's hard for me to understand how I will be able to position fixed cog and freewheel so that they line up with the chainring. I guess once the wheels get here maybe it will be more clear, but looking at the pictures it seems like the threads for the cog/freewheel are in a fixed position?

Wheels I ordered, asked them to space rear to 126mm: https://www.velomine.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=2099

Thanks for any help!




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