Originally Posted by
cc700
the proper way to do this is simply replace/redish the wheel with a true fixed/free hub.
Yeah I think another reason they wouldn't put the freewheel on the fixed side is because the wheel would have needed a slight dish (around 4mm, freewheel is wider) to get consistent chainline on the ghettoized flip-flop.
Of all the track bikes to sell, the Sputnik is my favorite. Enjoy it with the nicer, indestructible wheels!