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Flip-Flop Hub Question: Freewheel or Fixed?

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Old 05-14-09 | 11:16 PM
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Flip-Flop Hub Question: Freewheel or Fixed?

I'm looking into buying my first track bike, got it down to a few options:

Dawes SST: https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/sst.htm
Windsor ClockWork: https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../clockwork.htm

My question is, how do these bikes come...fixie, freewheel, or both?? My friends and I have debated, can't come to conclusion. Answers appreciated, thanks.
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Old 05-14-09 | 11:21 PM
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They both have flip flop hubs however both bikes come with only the freewheel and not a fixed cog which you need to buy seperately.
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Old 05-14-09 | 11:31 PM
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ok cool, thanks atra. what do i need to buy to make that thing fixed??
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Old 05-14-09 | 11:39 PM
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You need a fixed cog and a lock ring and tools to install it if you plan on doing it yourself. If you are planning to make it fixed why not buy a fixed from BD in the first place or buy the Messenger as it comes with both cogs?
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