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Yesterday, 01:05 PM
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Track bike to Single Speed - Questions
As per another thread, I rode my track bike a few times on the road this year, and found I really enjoyed it. It got me thinking about converting it to a single speed next summer, once track season is over.
A few questions, can a freewheel fit on a standard track hub or do I need to find a 120 hub that is single speed specific? I understand that the thread is the same but that it may not engage as much, any concerns? The rear is not drilled for brakes, anyone have experience with adapters such as https://www.retro-gression.com/produ...te_7alZLtmTlts Other than being ugly, do they work? Last edited by pdonk; Yesterday at 01:36 PM. Reason: removed an error in thread 
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Today, 07:39 AM
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Don't have any experience with that brake gizmo but depending on the fork, you 'may' be able to drill it for a front brake.
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Today, 08:00 AM
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Yep, single-speed FW will thread on just fine. Thread engagement should be fine - there will be just as many threads engaged on the FW as the fixed cog. The FW might have a few more threads that aren't engaged, but that shouldn't matter much if at all.
I would hesitate to you a clamp-on brake mount like that. Ugly for sure, but I'd also worry about frame damage (paint, crushed tube, stresses that weren't intended, etc).
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Today, 08:09 AM
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I've never had issues with freewheels on fixed hubs.
Personally, I'd rather have a frame with road geo and track ends for road riding. I've always hated high BBs and ~57mm trail just feels right.
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