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h0b03 on November 25, 2024 8:10 pm Even if they could be I wouldn’t ride them, they’re pretty notorious for failing. Could be a cool wall decoration though
Keroshii on November 25, 2024 8:12 pm Nope, nothing to mount a cog to. And probably the wrong rear spacing as well
PojkenSomDuger on November 25, 2024 8:49 pm Yes, they can be converted. With a Surly fixxer(if you can find one) or a walker Brothers fixedgear converter.
RealBlueHippo on November 25, 2024 8:57 pm Loctite the bearings so the freewheel doesn’t spin anymore. . . . Don’t actually do this.
Legitimate-Gift-1344 on November 25, 2024 8:59 pm https://youtu.be/brx2oBd7OV4?si=f9w1_UhmPVfBp1Uf Oh, and, yeah, Rev Xs were notorious for having catastrophic failures, especially the earlier versions. Be sure to check your set for any signs of cracking. http://pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-020/
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Even if they could be I wouldn’t ride them, they’re pretty notorious for failing. Could be a cool wall decoration though
Nope, nothing to mount a cog to. And probably the wrong rear spacing as well
I wouldn’t…
Yes, they can be converted. With a Surly fixxer(if you can find one) or a walker Brothers fixedgear converter.
Loctite the bearings so the freewheel doesn’t spin anymore.
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Don’t actually do this.
https://youtu.be/brx2oBd7OV4?si=f9w1_UhmPVfBp1Uf
Oh, and, yeah, Rev Xs were notorious for having catastrophic failures, especially the earlier versions. Be sure to check your set for any signs of cracking.
http://pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-020/
Just use the front wheel 🤷🏻