Fixed instead of Freewheel?
01-03-13, 06:31 PM
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Fixed instead of Freewheel?
Dumb question..
Hub is flip/flop, fixed/free, is it possible to mount just a cog on each side (correctly), or will the freewheel side only work with a freewheel?
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Hub is flip/flop, fixed/free, is it possible to mount just a cog on each side (correctly), or will the freewheel side only work with a freewheel?
Thanks
01-03-13, 06:37 PM
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The freewheel side will only work with a freewheel, but the fixed side will work with a freewheel as well as a cog. There isn't lockring threading on the free side.
If you ever buy a wheelset, get if fixed/fixed.
If you ever buy a wheelset, get if fixed/fixed.
01-03-13, 06:41 PM
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You can install a fixed cog on the freewheel side. Its not ideal, but it works. You can thread a bottom bracket lockring on there to help secure the cog, but if you get the cog tight enough its not going to unthread even without a lockring. Don't do this unless you run brakes. I rode a suicide hub for years with no problems.
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01-03-13, 07:47 PM
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But, I hear you....not worth it if you can avoid it.
01-03-13, 09:11 PM
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I don't like the idea of running a freewheel and only a front brake very much actually, but I'll be using it on the 95% uphill return part of my commute so I'm less worried.
Why are fixed/free hubs even made? Can't a fixed/fixed take a freewheel or fixed cog?
Why are fixed/free hubs even made? Can't a fixed/fixed take a freewheel or fixed cog?
01-03-13, 09:28 PM
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01-03-13, 09:44 PM
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The people that generally use a flip flop hub generally will have a rear brake on their bike so it can be flipped and still be able to stop safely.
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01-04-13, 01:35 AM
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The freewheel side might be cheaper to manufacture (even if the end user doesn't see the cost savings). There's also a long tradition of equipping bikes with a fixed side for flatter riding, and a lower-geared freewheel for hillier portions (or when you get tired).
01-04-13, 05:24 AM
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Hi! It depends on your use...why do you want to use fixed gear? For me, fixed gear is more natural, when you ride in fixed gear you control the bike with your legs (and in some cases with one break) but when you ride in freewheel you control the bike with you breaks...it's really different the feeling...
01-04-13, 02:59 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Hi! It depends on your use...why do you want to use fixed gear? For me, fixed gear is more natural, when you ride in fixed gear you control the bike with your legs (and in some cases with one break) but when you ride in freewheel you control the bike with you breaks...it's really different the feeling...
01-04-13, 03:00 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
01-04-13, 03:14 PM
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01-04-13, 03:53 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
But dude, you can put a freewheel on the fixed side.
01-04-13, 06:58 PM
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Flip flop honestly don't make sense to me, it's just a wasted side when you can put a freewheel on the fixed side. What would be nice is to have a single sided hub where it has the threading on the drive side, but have the non-drive side not flared out which means a wider hub body which would allow for a stronger wheel when built properly.
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01-04-13, 07:20 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Aren't most (if not all) single-sided fixed hubs exactly as you're describing?
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01-04-13, 07:23 PM
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May be, mind is a little scrambled up tonight.
Edit, definitely scrambled/punch drunk from a lot of wheel truing.
Not all of them are though, the new american classic hubs are not, still alot of axle showing on those.
Edit, definitely scrambled/punch drunk from a lot of wheel truing.
Not all of them are though, the new american classic hubs are not, still alot of axle showing on those.
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01-04-13, 07:24 PM
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I like my hubs free/free.
01-04-13, 07:25 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
01-04-13, 07:27 PM
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I like mine without any threading. my bike actually rides a bit like this
01-04-13, 07:29 PM
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I have had the fortune of seeing one those in person. The rider looked like a complete tooll doing it
01-04-13, 09:09 PM
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01-04-13, 10:18 PM
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Bragging rights, bro.
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