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Old 03-14-13 | 10:29 PM
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is it possible ????

hi i have k2 alturas 2.0 hybrid bike 21 speed i was wondering if i could make it in to a fixed gear bike or as every one calls it a fixie i would like to know what thanks =)
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Old 03-14-13 | 10:32 PM
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Your really should read and search a little bit, I'm pretty sure all your answers are in a sticky for conversions.

https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...eed-Start-Here!

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Old 03-14-13 | 10:33 PM
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sorry im new to this
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Old 03-14-13 | 10:38 PM
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There's ENDELSS information in that link, it's possible, so start reading to see how.
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Old 03-14-13 | 10:40 PM
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In short, yes it is possible but would cost more than it's worth for the conversion because of your frame. You need to be able to tension the chain on a fixed gear, but since your frame has vertical dropouts it has no way to adjust the chain tension, and therefore would need a hub with an eccentric axle to tension the chain reliably. These hubs are a bit expensive, so you shouldn't consider it worthwhile to put such an expensive component on an otherwise inexpensive bike. Go buy a proper-fitting old steel frame with horizontal dropouts to cut your teeth on.

And read this: https://sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html
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Old 03-14-13 | 11:01 PM
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^^^ best idea for you man, plus you will learn a lot along the way, and building up an old bike can be very fun (and frustrating at times), and it will really mean a lot more to you after it's done.
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