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@mshort
Hey Guys,
I have converted my old Trek racer into a single speed a few months ago. I now want to go the extra mile and convert it to a fixed wheel.
The bike has vertical dropouts. Rear spacing is 130mm
At the moment the drive train is simply the 39 chainring driving the 15 on the rear cassette using a 3/32 SRAM chain. So far, chainline and tension seem to be fine. Chain noise is low.
In order to go fixed I clearly need to get a new rear fixed wheel. My little research to date suggests most fixed wheels are built for 120mm spacing.
Any suggestions as to whom I should go to for my wheel build?
What should I be looking for in a hub? Is a fixed/free Flip/Flop a good idea?? Do they come in 130mm?
Small flange or large?
Do I need to change to a 1/8 chain and if so, do I need to get a new Chainring for that size chain?
Are single sprokets available for 3/32 chains?
Thoughts appreciated
Mike S
You can't suck wheel all day, sometimes you gotta break wind