how do I swap a shimano hub body for fixed for track?

rouleur23
rouleur23 Posts: 175
edited November 2008 in Workshop
Can it be done? I want to remove the shimano hub body and put on a fixed to try some track work. How?

Thanks

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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    You can't unfortunately.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I'm afraid not - a track hub features a solid body to which the sprocket screws on directly. You could probably modify a hub to lock the freehub, but it would need to be permanent because of the forces exerted. Track hubs are typically 120mm wide whereas road hubs are 130mm wide - but there are some 130mm wide track/SS hubs available. Your simplest solution would be to get a seperate wheel built with a fixed-gear hub.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    well you could use this http://www.ison-distribution.com/ison/e ... rt=HUSUFCC
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    Fixxer, Converts Shimano Cassette hub to Track Hub
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    Even if it ain't broke, you can still fix it with our Surly Fixxer hub converter.
    The Fixxer allows you to convert any Shimano cassette hub (except Silent Clutch, Post 2003 Dura Ace or pre-1997 Dura Ace) into a true fixed-gear.

    By simply removing the cassette body and replacing it with our adapter, you can use a fixed track cog and lockring for safe coast-free riding.
    A popular conversion for track racers, spring time trainers, fixed-gear commuters and messengers, the Fixxer includes all parts necessary for installation, including axle, bearing, cones, spacers, and axle nuts. Most converted hubs can be spaced 120, 126, 130 or 135mm, and can even be used with a freewheel if a freewheeling single-speed conversion is desired.

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  • meagain
    meagain Posts: 2,331
    Little in price between a Fixxer and a complete wheel!
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    meagain
    i know

    new body and a welder on the old body?
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    You could buy a cheap rear disc hub and got that built into a 700 rim and got an ISO sprocket from londonfixie and bolt it onto the disc mount.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    redvee
    is it not a Front hub that they use?
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    nicklouse wrote:
    redvee
    is it not a Front hub that they use?

    So it is, was looking at bolting one onto my disc hub as a cheap taster for fixed.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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