Wanted Single speed wheelset or hubset needed

[Foreigner]

Picked up a very nice 30's racer with 26 1 1/4 wheels and as there are just no descent tyres to be had in that size I'm after a nice vintage single speed wheelset (not fixed!) or hubs alone to build a set. Good condition only please as going on a lovingly restored bike.

120 OLD rear
High flange preferred, but not a deal braker
If wheelset, than silver boxed rims would be ideal, MA2 like, nothing modern looking

Slough based, can travel a bit, postage would be great if far.

 

[Foreigner]

Anyone?

 

[bhill22]

Have these rear is a flip flop. White industries eno other side, can leave on or remove.
Rims ma2 but different years although have another one to match if required

 

[Mod-Master]

Have these rear is a flip flop. White industries eno other side, can leave on or remove.
Rims ma2 but different years although have another one to match if required

I have a question, and never been bothered to Google it, what is the point of a flipflop hub?

 

[bhill22]

On a flip-flop rear wheel, there is a single cog on either side of the hub (although you only use one at any given time). One of is a fixed cog, and the other is a freewheel. The freewheel body means that the rear wheel can turn even when you’re not pedaling. In a word, it allows you to coast. On a fixed gear, you can’t coast. If the bike is moving, your legs need to be moving. While you can’t coast, you can use reverse pressure on the pedals (i.e. pedaling backwards) as a way to control your speed. Some people who ride fixed remove their brakes, relying solely on backwards pressure to control their stop.

 

[Foreigner]

I have a question, and never been bothered to Google it, what is the point of a flipflop hub?

Fixed for flat and freewheel for uphill/downhill I'm told, but what do I know...

 

[Foreigner]

Have these rear is a flip flop. White industries eno other side, can leave on or remove.
Rims ma2 but different years although have another one to match if required

Cheers - just pulled a trigger on some NOS vintage high flange hubs and new rims, but let me know anyway what would you want for these and what hubs are these please? Not bothered by fixed cog - on or off, same for me

 

[Foreigner]

On a flip-flop rear wheel, there is a single cog on either side of the hub (although you only use one at any given time). One of is a fixed cog, and the other is a freewheel. The freewheel body means that the rear wheel can turn even when you’re not pedaling. In a word, it allows you to coast. On a fixed gear, you can’t coast. If the bike is moving, your legs need to be moving. While you can’t coast, you can use reverse pressure on the pedals (i.e. pedaling backwards) as a way to control your speed. Some people who ride fixed remove their brakes, relying solely on backwards pressure to control their stop.

Any idea what you want for these? Sent you a PM too.

KR

 

[bhill22]

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