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Re-threading a hub

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Old 04-29-08 | 06:16 PM
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Re-threading a hub
Is it possible(or a good idea) to have the freewheel side of a flip-flop hub machined to properly thread a lockring?
I've searched here and sheldonbrown's site and can't find an answer.
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Old 04-29-08 | 06:24 PM
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you can do it, if you disassemble your wheel first, then take it to a machine shop and pay a bunch of money to have it done right, and then put your wheel back together.
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Old 04-29-08 | 06:26 PM
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why don't you just get a flip flop that has both sides for fixed ?
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Old 04-29-08 | 06:27 PM
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Old 04-29-08 | 06:28 PM
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why dont you stop telling him what to do
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Old 04-29-08 | 06:30 PM
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ok, so more trouble than its worth. thanks!
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Old 04-29-08 | 07:09 PM
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Especially considering a new fixed hub is like $40 max for say a formula.
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Old 04-29-08 | 07:34 PM
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i've been curious about this myself. i've got a formula flip flop hub lying around, and one of my roommates has access to the required machines....
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