Still learning the ins and outs. Not sure what this hub style is called. Or anything about hubs really. I wanted to add a fixed gear to this style of hub. Thanks
by 1X9X9X1
Still learning the ins and outs. Not sure what this hub style is called. Or anything about hubs really. I wanted to add a fixed gear to this style of hub. Thanks
by 1X9X9X1
6 Comments
You can do a single speed, but not a fixed wheel.
I don’t thing it’s possible. This is a free hub that has a ratcheting mechanism in the hub its self. Unless someone know away to lock up the pawls, it’s not gonna be a fixed
Probably no. There used to be a conversion for shimano freehubs. Surly fixxer
https://preview.redd.it/yco8fps09ohf1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2aa4a831d0ae45435b216d181ee56096d16a9541
[https://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html](https://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html)
That hub isn’t capable of running fixed without an adapter, but the bigger issue is probably going to be the bike frame. Quick release dropouts (most likely what any bike equipped with this wheel/hub has) aren’t designed to be used with fixed gear – you really need a dedicated fixed gear frame, not a converted road bike frame
You could have a custom fixed freewheel made or fill the freehub with JB weld but I think getting the right wheel or relacing the hub would be better
No.
You will not be able to use this hub as a fixed gear hub. You could use it as a singlespeed, but it will always coast.