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- CommentAuthoralexisfaster
- CommentTimeDec 5th 2008
Anyone ever tried to make one of these? I know people have done the whole converting the multi-speed hub thing but is there a better way? I was thinking about using truvativ's "hammerschmidt" crankset but for around 800 dollars it doesnt really seem worth it..................... -
- CommentAuthorwowzah
- CommentTimeDec 6th 2008
related: does anyone have recommendations on a good internal hub? -
- CommentAuthorOtto Rax
- CommentTimeDec 6th 2008
the dingleberry cog works. throw one on each side of a fix/fix hub and you have 4 options... -
- CommentAuthortoroadie
- CommentTimeDec 6th 2008
The truativ hammerschmidt, gives two effective front chain rings sizes 22/36 or 24/38. A little undersized, unless you climb mountains. BTW: I'm not sure it is fixie compatible.
The other front drive system schlumpf's high speed drive can take more chainrings and is fixie compatible, but shifting at high cadence on a fixie could mess you up.
FWIW: Schlumpf's other front drive systems (mountain, speed) are not fixie compatible.
As for rear mutli speed hubs for fixies, Sheldon points towards Sturmey-Archer ASC, but good luck finding one.
I cannot find any definitive fixie info for all the other internally geared hubs, except for Nuvinci's infinite gearing which isn't fixie compatible.
A fixie with an internal hub sounds like a great idea but they have way too much friction relative to a pure fixie (unless you're in the 1:1 gear ratio).
Try before you buy. I tried a Nexus 8 (in a free wheel setup) and at low cruiser speeds it was fine, but since friction increased with speed, it took the fun out of cycling. -
- CommentAuthorMu_Empire
- CommentTimeDec 6th 2008
Sturmey Archer's dropping a three speed fixed hub here soon. Nothing new though, they were around in the fifties. -
- CommentAuthoralexisfaster
- CommentTimeDec 6th 2008
the hammerschmidt is probably fixie compatible since it really only uses one chainring and can shift on the fly. -
- CommentAuthorskeem
- CommentTimeDec 26th 2008
the dingle idea mentioned above is kinda iffy because to use one and have a popper chainline you should have 2 chainrings. you can do it with one but it may get a bit messed up if your not careful. also, i was wondering this today an my mtb ride and i think when i get a new frame im going to lock up the freehub on an old wheel i have and try a 27 speed fixed gear just to see if it works. -
- CommentAuthoralexisfaster
- CommentTimeDec 26th 2008
you cant run fixed with a rear derailluer it wont work unless you never try to back pedal.... if you do you'll loose all you chain tension and be in big trouble
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