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@Numeryk
Hi there,
First of all I would like to welcome everybody in the forum. I've been reading for a while and no it's time for my first post.
I bough off an ebay an old Falcon Omega bike, rusty as hell, will probably need some respraying especially in BB area. I want to convert it to the fixie.
The Chainline in front is 42 mm which I believe is good. The spacing between rear dropouts 120 which is again, good.
Question is, will any 120 mm track hub will do? Is this just a matter of buying one, putting a cog on and the chainline will be fine?
I want to use the original Sugino cranks (again rusty). Does this mean I have to stick with the big-ass chain?
I found here some recommendations for cheap track hubs, but regarding wheelset just one from one in one store. Maybe anybody is selling a cheap wheelset, peferably only rear wheel?
The bike will just be used for very short distance commuting.
Litte update: The rear spacing is in fact 126 mm after correct measurement. I suppose this limits the choice of hubs.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!