mmmm i think you guys are confused at what i mean. heres the quote from another thread that got this whole thing started
Originally Posted by ianjk
For those who say converting is more expensive than an entry level bike.... are you on crack?
Ok shape lugged steel frame ~$0-40 if you know where to look.
Re-use rear wheel with track cog and bb lockring $30.
New tires ~$9 each if you get them on sale.
New brake pads ~$5
am i misunderstanding him? because it seems like he's saying 'use the roadie wheel'
this also added to the confusion
Originally Posted by dutret
Perhaps? You take off the freewheel, put a cog in it's place then respace and redish the wheel for the right chainline.
can someone clarify whats going on? Neither of these guys mention surly fixxer i'm just excited at the idea of a cheap roadie to track conversion.
Aeroplane, i know of the suicide hubs, i would count that as reasonably 'not safe' considering the stories i've heard about idiots riding those brakeless in traffic, spinning their cog and ****ing into a bus.