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@Tinder
Hello LFGSS.
We've just recently acquired some ancient bikes with rather nice frames to renovate and convert to fixed gear. It's true, we know very little about bikes, but when finished they will be great. In the mean-time it would be most useful to ask the knowledgeable a few (basic) questions.....
Wheels?
The wheels on these things are knackered, plus the rear has one of those internal 3 speed hubs. So what we're looking for is the simplest/cheapest solution for front and back wheels. The spacing between the drop-outs is 110mm rear and 85mm front.
We've seen that it's possible to use a Shimano XT MTB front hub for the rear with this ISO cog from Londonfixiebike, but is this just completely missing the point, not to mention a simpler route?
Or do we want to get matching hubs that fit the front and then space out the rear?
Any help with this thread and advice on good places to purchase would be very much appreciated.
Cheers.
J&R.