Wanted: Fixed/Single Speed Wheelset

chakattack · 26-10-2009 4:40pm #1

I'm looking for a rear wheel or wheelset for a fixed gear winter trainer.

Anything with an axle long enough to space out to 130mm rear dropouts, sealed bearings, machined braking surface and a flipflop hub considered.

Thanks

Swaine55 · 27-10-2009 7:17pm

bike shop in blackhall place sells flip flop's for €70, i think

blorg · 28-10-2009 1:26pm

Bear in mind you can attach a freewheel to a fixed threading, there is no real need for flip/flop.

flickerx · 28-10-2009 7:37pm

blorg wrote: »

Bear in mind you can attach a freewheel to a fixed threading, there is no real need for flip/flop.

(on goes my pedant hat,)
You mean there's no need to have a fixed/free flip-flop hub.
A fixed/fixed flip-flop hub is still a flip-flop hub, 'cause you can flip it around.

Too many's f's in those sentences.

flickerx · 28-10-2009 7:39pm

Yes, City Cycles in Blackhall Place is the cheapest option in town for a fixed rear wheel.
€70 for the wheel, 16t 3/32" sprocket, and lockring.

Nice people in there too.
Tell them I sent you, it might lead to a discount
(for me, in the future

)

flickerx · 29-10-2009 5:55pm

Was in there today, got a nice front and back wheel for €130 in total, including the sprocket and lockring. Nice lads at the counter too, very helpful.

Wanted: Fixed/Single Speed Wheelset

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