Originally Posted by
idiq
When you buy some conversions they don't use a lockring because it's simply a freewheel hub (so there's no room for a lockring). But you have to keep the cog from spinning off when replying reverse resistance / pedaling backwards. So people locktite them on. It's called a suicide hub. And it is suicide. If you're riding one, I would highly advise you to abate from riding it anymore.
Edit: I suppose in some rare instance you could have an actual track hub and have a cog that is locktited on plus the lockring. But I've never seen that and don't know why someone would do that either.
Let me get this straight (forgive me as I said before Im new to bike mechanic/terminology so Im not quite sure); I dont have a conversion, its an IRO with all IRO stock, and Im pretty sure Formula hubs/Velocitys. We got the lock ring off, but the cog wouldnt come off..so am I way off on what you were saying? Do I have a cog thats locktited and with a lockring? Now Im confused lol
He was applying a lot of pressure trying to get the cog off but after 15 mins of trying he said he didnt want to ruin anything and wasnt sure what the deal was.