Originally Posted by kmart
re: rotafix....come on, that cog is going to come off eventually. Why risk it? And the man said he wants a fixed, not a single speed. Leaving the freewheel on is a lame suggestion.
Basically, if you want to do a fixed conversion right, it's going to take at least a new set of wheels. Relacing an old wheel and spokes to a new hub is sketchy, esp with a 27" wheel from the '70s...
Rotafix is fine if you leave the brakes on. And if you rotafix it tight enough, it won't come off under normal riding, contrary to popular misconception.
And suggesting to leave the freewheel is not "lame"?. I was merely suggesting the cheapest and fastest option to get started....you can upgrade to anything later. Get the rear wheel in rideable condition and ride the bike a little before spending bigger bucks on it, to get a feel for what you want to do with it, or even if you want to spend any money on it.