If I've got a back wheel with an 8speed cassette

will i have to re-build the wheel (or more realistically, get someone else to do it/buy a new one) to convert it to fixed?

putting my faith in a wheel built by myself does not particularly appeal.

ta!

yes

Easier just to keep the rims and buy a track hub and get it laced properly.

**if i've got a back wheel with an 8speed cassette, **the world is your oyster, my son.

**if i've got a back wheel with an 8speed cassette, **the world is your oyster, my son.

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Easier just to keep the rims and buy a track hub and get it laced properly.

they're not particularly nice rims anyway - i would only keep them for convenience.

if a track hub is what's necessarry i might as well go the whole hog.

cheers!

they're not particularly nice rims anyway - i would only keep them for convenience.

if a track hub is what's necessarry i might as well go the whole hog.

cheers!

Surly make convertor things to change cassette hubs into fixed. Totally pointless and overpriced though in my opinion.

Indeed just buy yourself a good rear wheel, will be an investment lasting you through a few bikes.

Surly make convertor things to change cassette hubs into fixed.

pretty sure that these are cassette > SS, not cassette > fixed.

pretty sure that these are cassette > SS, not cassette > fixed.

http://www.surlybikes.com/parts/fixxer_pop.html