Switching from a multi-speed rear wheel to fixed speed

anyone know how to do it? do i need a new hub? i've got a cog just need to fix up look sharp... ps it's for this bike so if you can make it to regent's today come on down for BEER!

ta!

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There are two ways of installing the cassette to the hub:

If you have a freehub it will be impossible to convert to fixed gear. If you have a thread-on hub you can make what is called a 'suicide hub'. The suicide refers to the fact that you can't use a lockring and the cog will come off if you pull a hard skid. You can make it a little bit more secure by using loctite to glue the cog onto the threads but that's not really safe, just a little bit less than certain death. If you go down this route I recommend you use 2 breaks.

The things you learn daily on here....

Obviously, a track hub would be a much better option.

Change nothing. You will need to shim your own body.

Fixxed:

If you have a freehub it will be impossible to convert to fixed gear.

if it's a normal Shimano type using a Surly Fixxer
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Surly_Fixxer_Hub_Converter/5360042481/

£60!? Buy a track hub and sell the geared wheel.

Fixxed:

if it's a normal Shimano type using a Surly Fixxer
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Surly_Fixxer_Hub_Converter/5360042481/

How does it stop the freehub from turning when you resist the pedals?

Because you remove the freehub and fit that onto the hub instead.

Hmm, yeah but as you said it would have to be an awesome road hub if it is worth spending £60 on a fixxer.

Hmm, yeah but as you said it would have to be an awesome road hub if it is worth spending £60 on a fixxer.

AFAIK, it was originally aimed mainly at the disc wheel market, but it can also be used to fix a PowerTap hub.

Cheap System EX hubs and you'll be fine, reliable and robust enough for everyday riding.