tom_e

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  in Components and clothing • 15 years, 3 months

  

  Ta very much mate!

• Building a fixie

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• Building a fixie

  in Bikes & Bits • 17 years, 8 months

  

  Some great sites thanks!

  The only hubs i can find with 130mm spacing seem to be goldtec. Anyone know of any other makes which come in 130mm? Or do people just bend their frame to fit 120mm? (goldtec sound good but quite pricy)

• Building a fixie

  in Bikes & Bits • 17 years, 8 months

  

  can you get them in 130mm i loooked on the website and it seemed to suggest 120mm ones only

• Building a fixie

  in Bikes & Bits • 17 years, 8 months

  

  i'm in east london, not to from the city. I guess i will have to look at hubs/rims etc any advice on a decent (not too expensive) 130 mm hub?

• Building a fixie

  in Bikes & Bits • 17 years, 8 months

  

  Now i have moved to london I am thinking about turning my aging bike into a fixie. I currently use it everyday cycling into london and i getting the feeling its about to give up.

  Its an old fondriest steel frame with forward facing drop outs. The bike currently runs 8 speeds on the back 2 on the front. How is the easiest to convert. Can I buy a rear wheel with 130 mm fixed hub or do i need to get one made? Where can i get one from?

  Also if anyone has any hints tips i would be grateful - have not had much experience with bikes before, i'm more used to tinkering with cars.
  I guess i will have to replace the rest of the drive chain as well. (i need new pedals and crank anyway)

  Thanks for your help