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- CommentAuthormatt byrne
- CommentTimeOct 4th 2009
Right, so in light of my forum last week regarding 650 forks + wheel on a standard frame not working I went back to the drawing board.....I got offered a really nice 653 custom made lo pro frame from around 15 years ago complete with headset, b/b, Campag to Mavic front wheel and forks for €150, needless to say I took yer man's hand off at the arm (well not yet, later in the week when I get down the country). Only problem is there's vertical dropouts, do I fork out for a White industries hub or chop off the dropouts and weld on track ends? Has anyone done this and just how much is it risking the stability of the frame? -
- CommentAuthorsuicide_doors
- CommentTimeOct 4th 2009
If it were me, I would have Paul track ends installed. By a professional frame builder. Eno hubs are great, but if you're going to be riding the bike fixed: track ends. -
- CommentAuthormatt byrne
- CommentTimeOct 4th 2009
Nice one, only problem is there's no frame builders here in Ireland so kinda fucked that way.... -
- CommentAuthorcyclecrazyjames
- CommentTimeOct 4th 2009
Eno hubs are excellent, I use one on my mtb singlespeed. It holds up really well, no slippage at all, keeps the tension perfect after every ride. Also you could mess with different ratios on the chainrings or cogs, and you might get lucky with one to line up just right to fit in the dropout with perfect tension, its been done, not by myself, but have seen plenty of bikes like that out there. you could always have your frame worked on out of country, but that would be more cost effective than you like it to be. -
- CommentAuthorLyKqiD
- CommentTimeOct 4th 2009 edited
Posted By: cyclecrazyjamesAlso you could mess with different ratios on the chainrings or cogs, and you might get lucky with one to line up just right to fit in the dropout with perfect tension
Its a long shot but if you use a half link chain then you might have a better chance of dialing in chain tension. Here is a half link chain. -
- CommentAuthorsuicide_doors
- CommentTimeOct 4th 2009
Damn, none at all? I'm sure there is someone who can do the required work in Dublin... -
- CommentAuthorAaron C
- CommentTimeOct 4th 2009
Posted By: LyKqiDIts a long shot but if you use a half link chain then you might have a better chance of dialing in chain tension.Hereis a half link chain.
one half link is just as effective at chain sizing as a whole chain of them... -
- CommentAuthormatt byrne
- CommentTimeOct 5th 2009
Posted By: suicide_doorsDamn, none at all? I'm sure there is someone who can do the required work in Dublin...
Oh yeah, there's plenty of metal work places alright but I'm 99% sure we don't have any frame builders anymore. Would a 'normal' steel works be trustworthy of doing this? Would definitely be cheaper than the hub -
- CommentAuthorsuicide_doors
- CommentTimeOct 5th 2009
I'm definitely not qualified to make that kind of judgment. I would go ask a cycling shop in the area. They can sort you out for sure.
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