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Old 09-13-05 | 07:55 PM
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Coaster brake/fixed gear conversion...

what are the steps necessary to convert a bike with a rear wheel coaster brake into
a fixed gear?

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Old 09-13-05 | 08:06 PM
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A coaster brake wheel. That's about it.
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Old 09-13-05 | 08:55 PM
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no, no no, home skillet needs a fixed wheel. then it'll be about it.
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Old 09-13-05 | 08:59 PM
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a hammer, three egg's, a box of matches, roofing tar, a moldable eraser, a comb, and a box of .223 ammo.
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Old 09-13-05 | 09:12 PM
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Old 09-14-05 | 06:46 AM
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Heat the roofing tar up and pour it into the hub---instance fixed gear!
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Old 09-14-05 | 07:50 AM
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duct tape has been replaced with roofing tar.
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Old 09-14-05 | 12:24 PM
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O yea,be sure and rap the tire with duck tape for that cool look---but don't rap the handle bars with it are everyone will laugh at ya.(why does ridding a fixed gear bring out the worst in me?)Honestly,I wasn't like this till I built that fixy.
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I know this is an old thread but when i was looking for help it kept coming up. here is what i ended up doing thetripots.com/2018/07/11/diy-bike-for-motorically-challenged-toddler/
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