Originally Posted by commander_taco

I am going to convert this into a fixed gear bike. I need to decide if I am going to replace the rear hub or build both wheels. It depends on how good the stock rims are. Do the stock rims have welded joint? Or, is it pinned/sleeved? Is the rim double walled? For those of you who have put on some major miles, have you had any sidewall-wearing-too-soon issues?