upgrading wheelset
09-25-05, 02:21 PM
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upgrading wheelset
I want to upgrade my wheels but am unfamiliar with what can be used on a single speed bike. Theres a myriad of wheels out there that I am interested in, but dont know if they are compatable. I was wondering if any wheels will do? I just need some info on what to look for if I need a specific type of wheel for a single speed
09-25-05, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Babalaco
I want to upgrade my wheels but am unfamiliar with what can be used on a single speed bike. Theres a myriad of wheels out there that I am interested in, but dont know if they are compatable. I was wondering if any wheels will do? I just need some info on what to look for if I need a specific type of wheel for a single speed
Any rims will do, it's a matter of using a single speed hub.
I love my Suzue Pro Max hubs.
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09-25-05, 08:44 PM
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Dustin Brand Awesome Wheels are the best.
09-25-05, 09:54 PM
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As far as rims go, I'm a huge Velocity Deep V fan. They are super durable and slick looking. I'll say this much...I rode four miles on a flat and just have a tiny hop in my front which can easily be trued if I stop being lazy and bring it to my LBS. To any effect, they rock.
09-25-05, 10:06 PM
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I am a fan a wheels that have fewer spokes. Just think it looks cooler. How do I get a wheel built like that? Sorry for the naive question...
I love these Gipiemme Wheels and want some that look like this https://cgi.ebay.com/Gipiemme-Grecal-...QQcmdZViewItem
Is there a way that I could buy these wheels, and somehow get the rear set for single speed?
I love these Gipiemme Wheels and want some that look like this https://cgi.ebay.com/Gipiemme-Grecal-...QQcmdZViewItem
Is there a way that I could buy these wheels, and somehow get the rear set for single speed?
09-25-05, 10:22 PM
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I hear this guy is still looking for buyers...
09-26-05, 07:21 AM
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If you're going SS and not fixed, you can use just a cassette style rear hub (aka freehub) if you use a cassette cog and spacers. Easy to get perfect chainline too.
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You can make them FG, too (this has been posted before):
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...iechBurkot.htm
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...iechBurkot.htm
09-26-05, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Aeroplane
If you're going SS and not fixed, you can use just a cassette style rear hub (aka freehub) if you use a cassette cog and spacers. Easy to get perfect chainline too.
09-26-05, 09:15 AM
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Don't know where you ride, just keep in mind that low spoke count wheels are harder to true and keep true, especially if you are a heavier rider. They also aren't as bomb proof on city streets as the more traditional spoke count wheels, so just keep that in mind.
09-26-05, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Babalaco
So if I purchased those wheels linked above, all I would need to do is purchase a new cog? (All i have is the stock 16t cog)
If you have a wheel with a freehub, like this:
you can just get a cassette-style cog, like these:
Left to right: Shimano BMX, Chris King, Shimano Hyperglide, Surly
Use spacers to keep them in place, and you can adjust your chainline. Easy and cheap (freehubs being far more common that track/ss specific hubs).
