Finally converting my bike to single speed

Posted on Wed 21st, November 2012

• #1

mrmrfox

and i want to build a rear wheel. Any thoughts on the best hub, spokes and rims to get?
• #2

Backsplash

Get the ones off ebay, they are generally the best.
• #3

yoav

Depends very much on your budget. The best? Phil Wood, DT Swiss and Mavic IMHO.
• #4

pootsmanuva

Bit OTT for a conversion job/my first SS surely...I really rate Halo rims and hubs for the price.

There's a thread for all thing wheel building here btw which is prob best place to get feedback: http://www.lfgss.com/thread951-9.html#post3236227
• #5

yoav

Well, you did ask for "the best".
• #6

Andrew

First time you build a wheel. Buy whatever reasonable stuff you can find, it is still fun to do, and very satisfying.
• #7

Alfie

wrong forum, question that could be utfs'd, reasonable informative answers?
what is this place coming to?
• #8

reynolds853

Before you build that wheel ask yourself "Can my knees handle it?"
• #9

hanged_up

Before you build that wheel ask yourself "Can my knees handle it?"

Yeah I'd definitely use my hands.
• #10

snottyotter

Amateur.
• #11

kboy

cyclebasket does cheap hubs, spokes and rims

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