rear wheel exploded view
02-10-09 | 02:27 PM
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02-10-09 | 04:49 PM
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Will this work? https://cgi.ebay.com/18-tooth-single-...QQcmdZViewItem
I did take the locknut off one side of the axle, but it still would not slide out. The locknut on the other side of the axle would not come loose.
Maybe it's time for a new wheel?
I did take the locknut off one side of the axle, but it still would not slide out. The locknut on the other side of the axle would not come loose.
Maybe it's time for a new wheel?
02-10-09 | 07:48 PM
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02-10-09 | 08:08 PM
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The new wheel you would want would be a single speed specific wheel or a flip-flop hub. It would be designed for a single freewheel and/or a fixed cog. Dishing would be all set. There might be a little fiddling of axle spacers to get your chainline right (lined up with your chainring). You want that to be at least within 2 mm. It's mostly straightforward to eyeball, although I like to measure. See Sheldon on chainline (and any other bike info, for that matter - he covers all of this single speed stuff better than we do).
02-21-09 | 07:44 PM
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That freewheel is what we're talking about, although having done this conversion a lot, I can say that you should shell out for the Shimano freewheels (~$20). The cheap ones aren't worth spit.
You won't be able to ride the bike after converting without dishing the wheel. You are correct that a new wheel is an option, and can probably be had in the $50 range (+$20 for a freewheel).
As for the locknuts, they're supposed to be tight - keeps the wheel on the frame, especially with semi-horizontal dropouts. You just need to honk on it.
You won't be able to ride the bike after converting without dishing the wheel. You are correct that a new wheel is an option, and can probably be had in the $50 range (+$20 for a freewheel).
As for the locknuts, they're supposed to be tight - keeps the wheel on the frame, especially with semi-horizontal dropouts. You just need to honk on it.
However, If I had a cassette on my hub, I could purchase a single-speed conversion kit and use spacers to adjust the wheel/chain alignment? https://cgi.ebay.com/SINGLE-SPEED-BIK...3%3A1|294%3A50
If the latter is true, can I put a cassette on my wheel?
