Single speed freewheel on a fixed gear hub?

[NHAero]

I imagine that fewer threads will be engaged - is that an issue in reality? Why would it matter if there are enough threads for the fixed cog?
Does chainline change?
Thanks

[Cicli]

It will work just fine.

[rustychisel]

Originally Posted by Cicli

It will work just fine.

Second that

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by NHAero

I imagine that fewer threads will be engaged - is that an issue in reality? Why would it matter if there are enough threads for the fixed cog?
Does chainline change?
Thanks

Third that and depending on hub and a comparable fixed cog, the SS cog 'may' be a little further outboard but not an issue..

[NHAero]

Thanks folks!
I have a double fixed Phil hub on the Nagasawa, was thinking a lower gear in a single speed might be easier on the old knees at this point.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by NHAero

Thanks folks!
I have a double fixed Phil hub on the Nagasawa, was thinking a lower gear in a single speed might be easier on the old knees at this point.

I did the same..when Moots was a fixie...16t on the fixed side and 17t SS freewheel on the other if I found myself way out and cooked..

[mktng]

WI fw on Phil hub with fixed/lockring threads.
zero issues.

[NHAero]

Thanks!
Do I "need" the White Industries freewheel or are the Shimano ones of sufficient quality? I'm looking for a 19T, that may be a determinant.

Originally Posted by mktng

WI fw on Phil hub with fixed/lockring threads.
zero issues.

[mktng]

you dont neeeed WI.
but you know you waaant WI

[NHAero]

Hah! True enuf...know nothing about the single speed freewheel market, so WI and Shimano are the ones that show up quickest.

Originally Posted by mktng

you dont neeeed WI.
but you know you waaant WI

[MURDERF4CE]

I've always used these for singlespeeds

http://www.excessbmx.com/products/freewheels

[NHAero]

I'm using an 1/8" chain, if that makes a difference (I'd think it would - I imagine a 3/32" cog would work but be noisier?)

[cribbit]

I wish more companies made double fixed hubs. Way more versatile.

[NHAero]

And the Phil Wood hubs can be obtained with hex key bolts so you don't need to be carrying a wrench around to swap sides.

Originally Posted by cribbit

I wish more companies made double fixed hubs. Way more versatile.

[NHAero]

I bought a Sturmey Archer because it was a 1/8" tooth width, but it seems very low quality and it is a real boat anchor (>1/2 pound). I have an 1/8" chain and chainring, how much will using a 3/32" freewheel cog matter? Will it be noisier?