Can I convert my rear wheel to fixed?
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Yeah, not cheap.... for the price you'd be better off just buying a cheap fixie from some disillusioned hipster on eBay!!
Mind you, it does come with all the necessary bits and pieces, like axles and lock nuts and whatnot to make it work.
I can't vouch for the Surly version, but I did use something similar by HED which was half the price (albeit FAR too many years ago....) and it worked a treat!!
Mind you, it does come with all the necessary bits and pieces, like axles and lock nuts and whatnot to make it work.
I can't vouch for the Surly version, but I did use something similar by HED which was half the price (albeit FAR too many years ago....) and it worked a treat!!
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Another option is any of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALLOY-SINGLE-SPEE ... 0578155849
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINGLE-SPEED-SPAC ... 0710812535
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Singlespeed-Kit-1 ... 0275941570
They are a set of spacers that slide on to the Shimano splines and you use them to get the sprocket inline with the chain ring. Not sure which one is going to be compatible with your splines because I'm not well-up with the new splined cassettes
, but I think anything made from about 1998 onwards uses the same splines. Loads of people on here can confirm though
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALLOY-SINGLE-SPEE ... 0578155849
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINGLE-SPEED-SPAC ... 0710812535
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Singlespeed-Kit-1 ... 0275941570
They are a set of spacers that slide on to the Shimano splines and you use them to get the sprocket inline with the chain ring. Not sure which one is going to be compatible with your splines because I'm not well-up with the new splined cassettes
, but I think anything made from about 1998 onwards uses the same splines. Loads of people on here can confirm though When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
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if you have access to welding , just weld the freewheel solid and job done .
Jonny69":3mvcb358 said:Another option is any of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALLOY-SINGLE-SPEE ... 0578155849
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINGLE-SPEED-SPAC ... 0710812535
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Singlespeed-Kit-1 ... 0275941570
They are a set of spacers that slide on to the Shimano splines and you use them to get the sprocket inline with the chain ring. Not sure which one is going to be compatible with your splines because I'm not well-up with the new splined cassettes
this would make is it single speed but it'll still freewheel (I'd prefer that myself) so not a fixed wheel conversion
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All a waste of money when you can try for nowt.
Ask your local bike shops for knackered cassettes. I wanted 1 or 2 and came away with a bucket full. Break them all up. Choose the least knackered sprocket of the size you want. With all the spacers you have fill the gaps on the free hub, putting the chosen cog where its needs to be for a straight line. A touch of wear in the chain etc will help. or try a cheap 1/8th" bmx chain. when you find a gear you like, buy a single cog. Try LFGSS forum for bits. You won't need a solid axle if you have decent strong QR's. All this way will cost is handcleaner after messing will filthy cassettes
Ask your local bike shops for knackered cassettes. I wanted 1 or 2 and came away with a bucket full. Break them all up. Choose the least knackered sprocket of the size you want. With all the spacers you have fill the gaps on the free hub, putting the chosen cog where its needs to be for a straight line. A touch of wear in the chain etc will help. or try a cheap 1/8th" bmx chain. when you find a gear you like, buy a single cog. Try LFGSS forum for bits. You won't need a solid axle if you have decent strong QR's. All this way will cost is handcleaner after messing will filthy cassettes
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