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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

06-18-19, 02:21 PM

Replies: 27

Road-to-Fixed conversion dilemma

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Posted By ThermionicScott

This is the kind of project I love, though: goofy...

This is the kind of project I love, though: goofy specs on the frame and limited parts availability mean you need to use your noodle to solve problems. It’ll be more satisfying in the end than just...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

06-18-19, 10:10 AM

Replies: 27

Road-to-Fixed conversion dilemma

Views: 7,622

Posted By ThermionicScott

Man, those are some thick dropouts! Since...

Man, those are some thick dropouts!

Since this bike is a special case, one thing to consider is just to move some axle spacers from the right side to the left and re-dish the wheel. That would put...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

06-17-19, 12:19 PM

Replies: 27

Road-to-Fixed conversion dilemma

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Posted By ThermionicScott

I use a 103mm bottom bracket on my FG conversion....

I use a 103mm bottom bracket on my FG conversion. The cranks have only about 1mm of clearance to the BB shell when mounted, so I wouldn't get my hopes up about making this work on a 73mm shell.

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

06-16-19, 11:01 AM

Replies: 27

Road-to-Fixed conversion dilemma

Views: 7,622

Posted By ThermionicScott

Are you sure the frame is correctly aligned? ...

Are you sure the frame is correctly aligned? Assuming you're measuring the chainline properly, it's more off than I would expect.

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