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Ss to fixie rear wheel/frame help.

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Old 10-06-14 | 07:28 AM
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Ss to fixie rear wheel/frame help.

So im quite new to the general biking market. I recently picked up this bike and i wanted to turn it into a fixie as i find it way more fun than a conventional bike.

Then again i am more of a computer geek than a bike enthusiast I have very little clue on what to do with my rear wheel. Should i just buy a new wheelset or can i get a fixed cog for this hub?

Also my town isn't exactly "flat" And im crossing bumpy roads daily so would it look weird to add a "damper-fork" to it? I am from Norway so my english is probably not the best.
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Old 10-06-14 | 08:06 AM
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Your options are limited to some sort of freehub fixing device such the old Surly Fixxer.

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You are unlikely to find a wheel with fixed threading or a bolt on cog that fits that frame and also has a disc brake rotor mount.

As far as installing a suspension fork on that frame, most probably it can be done, but a better question is why would you want to ride a fixed gear if the the roads are that rough.
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Old 10-06-14 | 08:19 AM
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I'd remove the rear break if i get to "fix" it.
And for the roads, well. The conditions are **** but i do enjoy riding my friends fixie more than any other bike I've ridden even tho its annoying as hell with the bumps and curbs everywhere..

So will that kit work with my wheels without any trouble? I guess worst case i can bring the kit and the bike to the shop and let em do it. Kinda annoys me that the fixie market in Norway is crap..
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Old 10-06-14 | 08:45 AM
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So will that kit work with my wheels without any trouble? I guess worst case i can bring the kit and the bike to the shop and let em do it.
The kit I showed you was just an example and is meant for Shimano freehubs, so I don't know if it will work with your hub. You will need to do more research to ensure compatibility.
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Old 10-06-14 | 09:08 AM
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Get a Tomicog or a Velosolo disc cog...
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Get a Tomicog or a Velosolo disc cog...
Seems like that setup may have chainline problems.
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Is it safe to ride fixed on so few spokes?
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Is it safe to ride fixed on so few spokes?
Why would it be any less safe than riding free ?
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Seems like that setup may have chainline problems.
Will work fine...

Look at OP's bike - easiest way by far for him to get fixed since he does not mind giving up the rear brake. Search on MTBR for them to see how well-regarded they are by guys who beat the **** out of their bikes.

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Why would it be any less safe than riding free ?
It seems like there would be a lot torque on the spokes when slowing down. (backpedaling). I'll admit to having taken enough physics to calculate it out, I'll also admit to being too lazy to do so. If I'm wrong, mea culpa.
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It seems like there would be a lot torque on the spokes when slowing down. (backpedaling). I'll admit to having taken enough physics to calculate it out, I'll also admit to being too lazy to do so. If I'm wrong, mea culpa.
Well, first off, it's tension on the spokes as a reaction to torque applied to the hub. Secondly, it's physiologically impossible to apply more force to the pedals when backpedaling than it is when pedaling forward. If anything, you can apply significally more force pedaling forward, especially if you have good clipless foot retention, and use your arms and hands on the bars to react against your legs when standing to accelerate or climb hills.
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Cheers for all the replies guys. Talking to the guys over at Velosolo atm and i'll probably get started soon. I do see a lot of questions about the Spokes tho. Are they really too weak?
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obviously the disc brake applies more backwards twist on the wheel than your dumb legs
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