Quick noobie question, turning a Fixed into a Single Speed
10-22-07, 07:23 AM
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Quick noobie question, turning a Fixed into a Single Speed
Yea, I want to turn a fixed gear bike into a single speed (i like to coast).
Is this all I need?
https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...ajor=8&minor=3
?
If not, what else?
Thanks guys
Is this all I need?
https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...ajor=8&minor=3
?
If not, what else?
Thanks guys
10-22-07, 07:28 AM
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do you have a single speed hub? Then yes thats what you need... if you have something else going on, it might be a different issue.
so give us a little more info and we can help you out.
so give us a little more info and we can help you out.
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10-22-07, 07:31 AM
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Is a single speed hub the same type that is used for track bikes? If so yea, a single speed hub with a track cog, does that sound right?
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if you have a track hub (threads go in opposite direction and meet each other like this: /////\\\\\\, then yes, that is exactly what you need. just be sure to put some type of thread sealer on when you install the freewheel/new cog, because this will still be a somewhat improvised system. use loctite, or something stronger even if you're picky. and if you can get a lock ring to still fit on (the track lock ring, the opposite threading kind) and not make friction against the coasting/spinning freewheel, do, just because a little extra security and stability can never hurt.
good luck. post a before and after picture of the hub when you're finished!
good luck. post a before and after picture of the hub when you're finished!
10-22-07, 08:40 AM
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If you don't have brakes, those might be a good idea as well.
10-22-07, 08:43 AM
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you don't really need thread locker. you won't be applying an backforce on the freewheel that would spin it off.
10-22-07, 09:49 AM
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If your hub is threaded, whether it's an old conversion freewheel hub, a track hub with reverse lockring threading, or a street fixie hub (fixed/fixed or fixed/free), you can virtually thread any single cog on any of them, whether it's a freewheel cog or a fixed cog............so yeah, you can do it. Order a 4 prong freewheel removal tool as well for future removal.
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if you buy the brakes at a bike shop they might throw it on for you while they're installing your brakes. It's a pretty easy job if you have a chain whip and a lockring wrench.
