Dropout conversion / rim question
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Dropout conversion / rim question
I have a 1976 OLMO road bike.
how hard would it be to convert it to a horizontal dropout for single speed usage?
also, are there any single speed hubs that are decent that are 36h, or even 48h?
I want a pretty light setup but I plan on running burley wheels.
I ride bmx now, mostly street and light park, and I just can trust those skinny single walled rims that trackbikes and single speeds usually use.
how hard would it be to convert it to a horizontal dropout for single speed usage?
also, are there any single speed hubs that are decent that are 36h, or even 48h?
I want a pretty light setup but I plan on running burley wheels.
I ride bmx now, mostly street and light park, and I just can trust those skinny single walled rims that trackbikes and single speeds usually use.
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You have a 1976 road bike that doesn't already have horizontal drops?? Almost all hubs can be found in a 36h version and no reasonable road/track hubs are single walled. They are skinny but you probably won't have clearence for anything thats not.
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Thanks jacob.
pipebomb, you're a ****.
And since you really had anything usefull to say...
I want to run a wider 36h rim (maybe an atomlab), on a good single speed hubset.
what is a good 36h hubset to look into?
pipebomb, you're a ****.
And since you really had anything usefull to say...
I want to run a wider 36h rim (maybe an atomlab), on a good single speed hubset.
what is a good 36h hubset to look into?
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Originally Posted by dutret
You have a 1976 road bike that doesn't already have horizontal drops?? Almost all hubs can be found in a 36h version and no reasonable road/track hubs are single walled. They are skinny but you probably won't have clearence for anything thats not.
I'll have to get pictures of it. I'm picking it up from a friend in chicago. her dad gave it to me, but I have no way of getting it here as of yet.
I really like the phil wood hubs. do those also come in a 36h?
if my wider rim idea doesnt pan out...
should I look for a cheaper complete wheelset to start out with, or blow the cash on phil's and a good set of rims?
what is a good rim to look into? I want something with a good sidewall for braking.
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This is a horizontal drop
This is a track end
This is a vertical drop
Which do you have?
I was just kidding about sending me the bike chill out
This is a track end
This is a vertical drop
Which do you have?
I was just kidding about sending me the bike chill out
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Phil makes 36H and you can even get 40+ on special order. Your rim choices will suck with anything over 36H. These and Open pros are almost bomber. But if you want even better bullistic protection, maybe one of the SUN products intended for cycle-x?
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thanks pipebomb. Im rather new to this type of bike. but I know high end BMX inside and out.
it more than likely has horizontal drops. I want to convert it to a track end.
I like the deep V rims so I'll look into those. I def want a 36h in the rear, and maybe less up front.
it more than likely has horizontal drops. I want to convert it to a track end.
I like the deep V rims so I'll look into those. I def want a 36h in the rear, and maybe less up front.
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Originally Posted by dutret
There is no reason to convert to a track end. Don't do it.
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what about for single speed usage? doesnt it make setting up the chain tension hard?
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Originally Posted by dutret
There is no reason to convert to a track end. Don't do it.
A horizontal dropout is actually better (*ducks*) for street riding because it is easier to change a tire. Its not a big difference, but it will make for less greasy hands if you have to repair a flat. Plus if you go single speed with a flip flop hub, the brakes will still line up. The only downside is not being able to use chain tensioners.
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im not worried about chain tensioners, I dont run them on the bmx and my wheel never slips. grinding and all.
so I should just leave it be? and try to sort out the chainline?
will it be hard to set up converting from a de-railure(sp?) to a single gear?
so I should just leave it be? and try to sort out the chainline?
will it be hard to set up converting from a de-railure(sp?) to a single gear?
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Originally Posted by sbcdestroy
im not worried about chain tensioners, I dont run them on the bmx and my wheel never slips. grinding and all.
so I should just leave it be? and try to sort out the chainline?
will it be hard to set up converting from a de-railure(sp?) to a single gear?
so I should just leave it be? and try to sort out the chainline?
will it be hard to set up converting from a de-railure(sp?) to a single gear?
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Originally Posted by sbcdestroy
im not worried about chain tensioners, I dont run them on the bmx and my wheel never slips. grinding and all.
so I should just leave it be? and try to sort out the chainline?
will it be hard to set up converting from a de-railure(sp?) to a single gear?
so I should just leave it be? and try to sort out the chainline?
will it be hard to set up converting from a de-railure(sp?) to a single gear?
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Originally Posted by dutret
mtbs are 135mm
new roadbikes are 130
old road bikes are 127
HIs is almost assuredly 127.
new roadbikes are 130
old road bikes are 127
HIs is almost assuredly 127.
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Originally Posted by dutret
Wierd what components came on them?
Thats not normal for mid-high end older road bikes though.
Thats not normal for mid-high end older road bikes though.
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Originally Posted by sivat
My nishiki had all decent suntour components. I think it was a 6 speed cassette. The Bianchi I bought as a conversion, so I'm not sure. I suppose it could have been cold set, but as it was exactly 135mm, i don't think it was. The royce union is really cheap, and came with cottered cranks and a 12lb suntour derailure.
As to the OP, IRO sells a killer Formula/Velocity wheelset (love those cartridge bearings). If you can spring it (ie. you're a ******) go with Phil hubs on some hand built wheels.
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Originally Posted by sbcdestroy
I have a 1976 OLMO road bike.
how hard would it be to convert it to a horizontal dropout for single speed usage?
also, are there any single speed hubs that are decent that are 36h, or even 48h?
I want a pretty light setup but I plan on running burley wheels.
I ride bmx now, mostly street and light park, and I just can trust those skinny single walled rims that trackbikes and single speeds usually use.
how hard would it be to convert it to a horizontal dropout for single speed usage?
also, are there any single speed hubs that are decent that are 36h, or even 48h?
I want a pretty light setup but I plan on running burley wheels.
I ride bmx now, mostly street and light park, and I just can trust those skinny single walled rims that trackbikes and single speeds usually use.
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Originally Posted by sivat
My mid 80s nishiki road bike is 135, as was my mid 80s bianchi touring frame and my girlfriends royce union frame.
6-speed cassettes were 126mm, no?