Help me understand fixed/freewheel rear hub
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Help me understand fixed/freewheel rear hub
Building my first singlespeed bike and I am not really understanding fixed/freewheel rear hub. Here is the story:
- got Origin8 fixed/freewheel rear hub wheels
- my crankset 48t 3/32 and so is the chain is 3/32
- want to ride 48x20 freewheel
Having a tough time to find a 20t cog and freewheel with 3/32.
What are my choices?
Would buying a 1/8 20t freewheel cog work with this combo?
Is there a way to get a freewheel "body" and buy a 20t track cog?
thanks in advance.
- got Origin8 fixed/freewheel rear hub wheels
- my crankset 48t 3/32 and so is the chain is 3/32
- want to ride 48x20 freewheel
Having a tough time to find a 20t cog and freewheel with 3/32.
What are my choices?
Would buying a 1/8 20t freewheel cog work with this combo?
Is there a way to get a freewheel "body" and buy a 20t track cog?
thanks in advance.
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If you end up getting a 1/8" cog or freewheel you can still keep your 3/32" chain ring, you just have to run a 1/8" chain on it.
Not sure what you mean by your second question, but if you're thinking about putting the freewheel shell around a fixed gear cog then that won't work. Choose one or the other. I bet your Origin8 hubs probably have the ability to be flipped so you can put a fixed cog (don't forget the lockring too) on one side, and the freewheel on the other if you want to try both.
Not sure what you mean by your second question, but if you're thinking about putting the freewheel shell around a fixed gear cog then that won't work. Choose one or the other. I bet your Origin8 hubs probably have the ability to be flipped so you can put a fixed cog (don't forget the lockring too) on one side, and the freewheel on the other if you want to try both.
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Freewheels and cogs are two different things.
A freewheel allows you to coast. A track cog is for riding fixed gear.
You need a 3/32 20t freewheel. There are many available.
A decent, removable one which should go nicely with your H+Son wheels is at https://www.modernbike.com/acs-paws-...3-32-gun-metal
A freewheel allows you to coast. A track cog is for riding fixed gear.
You need a 3/32 20t freewheel. There are many available.
A decent, removable one which should go nicely with your H+Son wheels is at https://www.modernbike.com/acs-paws-...3-32-gun-metal
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Building my first singlespeed bike and I am not really understanding fixed/freewheel rear hub. Here is the story:
- got Origin8 fixed/freewheel rear hub wheels
- my crankset 48t 3/32 and so is the chain is 3/32
- want to ride 48x20 freewheel
Having a tough time to find a 20t cog and freewheel with 3/32.
What are my choices?
Would buying a 1/8 20t freewheel cog work with this combo?
- got Origin8 fixed/freewheel rear hub wheels
- my crankset 48t 3/32 and so is the chain is 3/32
- want to ride 48x20 freewheel
Having a tough time to find a 20t cog and freewheel with 3/32.
What are my choices?
Would buying a 1/8 20t freewheel cog work with this combo?
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Hi, I need help with purchasing a freewheel as well. I'm trying to get a quick engagement in a 3/32 with 14 or 15 teeth if possible. The last freewheel I ordered in a 14 teeth was to small to fit on my rear wheelset. Any suggestions?
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Single freewheels for road type and flip/flop hubs are limited to 15T or larger to provide room for the ratchet mechanism.
Single freewheels with 14T or fewer only mount on specific BMX-type hubs.
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So now I know. BMX hubs use smaller diameter threading. Good to know. I'll probably never use one, but who knows? I've done stranger things. (Are they 120 mm dropout spacing?)
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So now I know. BMX hubs use smaller diameter threading. Good to know. I'll probably never use one, but who knows? I've done stranger things. (Are they 120 mm dropout spacing?)
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