Suggestions for a Single Speed rear hub
07-01-09, 02:28 PM
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Suggestions for a Single Speed rear hub
Hello all, hoping you can help -
I've got a bike with track ends, and I want to run a dedicated single speed freewheel on it ... meaning no flip-flop with fixed on the other side. I understand that both White Industries and Chris King make (or will custom make) something like this, but it seems that at least with the White Industries hubs that they are designed for a bike with horizontal drop outs. Am I wrong? Also, a cheaper option than either of these two would be appreciated if it exists.
Anyone have any suggestions about what sorts of hubs would accomplish this best? Are there any things to consider regarding this set up that I may not have thought of?
I'm planning to run a regular road set up on the front wheel, and am thinking of something like Open Pros or Ambrosios as rim options.
Thanks in advance!
I've got a bike with track ends, and I want to run a dedicated single speed freewheel on it ... meaning no flip-flop with fixed on the other side. I understand that both White Industries and Chris King make (or will custom make) something like this, but it seems that at least with the White Industries hubs that they are designed for a bike with horizontal drop outs. Am I wrong? Also, a cheaper option than either of these two would be appreciated if it exists.
Anyone have any suggestions about what sorts of hubs would accomplish this best? Are there any things to consider regarding this set up that I may not have thought of?
I'm planning to run a regular road set up on the front wheel, and am thinking of something like Open Pros or Ambrosios as rim options.
Thanks in advance!
07-01-09, 02:40 PM
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get a single sided fix hub and just thread the freewheel on it won't bother the lockring threads a bit
07-01-09, 02:47 PM
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07-01-09, 02:52 PM
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Find a freewheel hub from an old road bike... prolly cost you 20 bucks.
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Woot!
Thanks. That was a lot simpler, and cheaper than I had thought it would be.
Ok - if I go with an Open Pro / Forumla build, and suggestions as to what Freewheel maker I ought to use? Again, White Industries comes to mind, but I'm not really familiar with what's out there.
Thanks. That was a lot simpler, and cheaper than I had thought it would be.
Ok - if I go with an Open Pro / Forumla build, and suggestions as to what Freewheel maker I ought to use? Again, White Industries comes to mind, but I'm not really familiar with what's out there.
