Hi Everyone.

On the weekend I put together my first fixed gear bike. I had the bike shop build the rear wheel since I did not feel up to that yet. The fellow told me to ride it once and then come back so that he could tighten the cog and lockring. I did so but when I came back the next day another mechanic was there and he said that all he needed to do was to check and make sure that the lockring was secure and tight. I am concerned because I have read that you can strip a rear fixed hub. Some people say that making too tight will do this others that if the cog is loose.

Can anyone shed some light on this? The surly hub was not cheap and I sure don't want to strip it.

thanks

Geoff