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Converting to Fix Gear! *HELP*

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Old 08-26-09 | 12:09 AM
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Converting to Fix Gear! *HELP*

So im goin to rebuild my back wheel and just need to know if theres anything i need besides a new hub and cog?

thank you for any input
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Old 08-26-09 | 12:41 AM
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Lockring and possibly a crank/bottom bracket in the event that your current setup doesn't give you an appropriate chainline. Other than that enjoy.
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Old 08-26-09 | 06:07 AM
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yeah, you also need a knowledge of wheelbuilding, new spokes, and new spoke nipples. that or a hub of the EXACT same dimensions as the one you are taking out, which if you are going from a road hub to a fixed hub, is very probably not going to be the case. don't forget to get the same spoke count.
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