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Thanks for that. My bike is set up just as Pip suggested. Have taken off the 53 chain ring and have installed spacers on the rear hub leaving the only the 15 sprocket. Deraileurs already gone.
Reckon I have found the magic gear as I've taken off the deraileur and chain tension is near enough to perfect. Had purchased a half-link prior to setting up the bike just in case but haven't needed to istall it.
Still, will look into the ENO hub.
I really only want a fixed wheel so i can ride backwards and freak out the kiddies.
MDS
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Hey Guys,
I have converted my old Trek racer into a single speed a few months ago. I now want to go the extra mile and convert it to a fixed wheel.
The bike has vertical dropouts. Rear spacing is 130mm
At the moment the drive train is simply the 39 chainring driving the 15 on the rear cassette using a 3/32 SRAM chain. So far, chainline and tension seem to be fine. Chain noise is low.
In order to go fixed I clearly need to get a new rear fixed wheel. My little research to date suggests most fixed wheels are built for 120mm spacing.
Any suggestions as to whom I should go to for my wheel build?
What should I be looking for in a hub? Is a fixed/free Flip/Flop a good idea?? Do they come in 130mm?
Small flange or large?
Do I need to change to a 1/8 chain and if so, do I need to get a new Chainring for that size chain?
Are single sprokets available for 3/32 chains?
Thoughts appreciatedMike S
You can't suck wheel all day, sometimes you gotta break wind
Hey,
am looking for a new sprocket for my fixie. Ditching the old 42T chainring and going to a 53T. Nees to match it with a 19T sprocket.
Anyone have a spare to sell?
Thanks
Mike S