Riding around Portland kindled a need for a fixed wheeled bike. I've not ridden one since my student days in Edinburgh. Idly surfing ebay this came up in my size and in steel, so a random bid and it's mine. Nae idea how 563 compares to 531 but it'll be a winter bike project.
I saw this hub convertor which screws onto an old style screw on freewheel hub. Has anyone tried one?
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not sure about the converter but fixed rear wheels are easily available, with that frame I'd go for some reasonable equipment not a compromise
Fixie doon the Binn road will be interesting...
I have some good 80's specialized sealed bearing hubs on some virtually unused mavic rims that I'd like to use. A retro 80's specialized chainset, some Nitto bars, Just need a half decent front brake and some levers.
Gear selection for the Binn road will be tricky. Up and down.
Has anyone run fixed with a quick release rear hub?
I've got one of those fixie converter things in my parts bin with a sprocket on it - drop me a line...
Mr Blond YGM