Originally Posted by
Velocità
+1. the lockring is still what holds the cog in place.
thanx guys. for some reason i was picturing something like a 3 speed type carrier with a clamp type lockring.
Originally Posted by
operator
100% bad idea. Using the cog/carrier is no different than running a suicide system. Real fixed gear wheels with real track hubs are cheap now. Don't skimp on the one part that puts the fixed, in 'fixed gear'.
If you want a fast, safer suicide system, start red-loctiting all the cogs and bb lockrings onto suicide hubs you can find.
the difference would be a welded, permanent solution that allowed access to the spokes if needed & the option of different cog sizes. i don't completely trust the red locktite. i've got a few setup like that. i would, however, trust a welded cog or carrier. i have a number of rear wheels im planning on converting, some of which are pretty high end sealed wheelsets, tubulars or vintage matches to the front wheel. a formula rear hub or cheap rear wheel will work with those, but thats not what im looking for. cheap, safe, serviceable, mostly original. smell what im steppin' in?