Old Track Bike - use it as Fixie?
03-20-21, 01:48 PM
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I would like to see a photo of the existing rear hub, with the cog removed. It looks to me like a proper Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo track hub, and all that's missing is the lockring. You cannot use a bottom bracket lockring, it is threaded wrong (and too big). If you have a track hub, get the lock ring and you'll be good to go.
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I would like to see a photo of the existing rear hub, with the cog removed. It looks to me like a proper Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo track hub, and all that's missing is the lockring. You cannot use a bottom bracket lockring, it is threaded wrong (and too big). If you have a track hub, get the lock ring and you'll be good to go.
03-20-21, 10:04 PM
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I'd just get a regular Formula track hub laced to Mavic Open Pros or Deep V's and switch in a track fork that allows brake calipers and call it day. With a locking of course.
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Hi guys,
some time ago I have bought this track bike originally used in Belgium for track races. It is nervex frame with Campagnolo/Cinelli/Brooks hardware. I would like to use it as fixie. After some busy months I have finally found time to ride this bike.
When I tried to stop with skid the single speed rear wheel just unscrewed from the hub. I didn't check the mechanism earlier :/
I suppose there is no other option how to turn this bike into fixie than buy new rear hub?
Photos uploaded here on imgbb.com -> The bike photos
Thank you for your advice!
some time ago I have bought this track bike originally used in Belgium for track races. It is nervex frame with Campagnolo/Cinelli/Brooks hardware. I would like to use it as fixie. After some busy months I have finally found time to ride this bike.
When I tried to stop with skid the single speed rear wheel just unscrewed from the hub. I didn't check the mechanism earlier :/
I suppose there is no other option how to turn this bike into fixie than buy new rear hub?
Photos uploaded here on imgbb.com -> The bike photos
Thank you for your advice!
Fun thread, by the way. I've learned a lot from it. I like the solution of using a coaster break. That would never have occurred to me (not surprising, as I am not a track bike guy).
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03-21-21, 05:47 AM
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