Removed freewheel replacing with single cassette

spaniamania

Im just in the process of building up a singlespeed.
However Im having a little trouble with the back wheel (700cc)
The Free wheel has been removed from the wheel.

I have managed to obtain a mountain bike wheel with a Gusset 12 tooth cog, two spacers and a lock ring.

The internal hole in the cog is too wide and has slots which the 700cc wheel does not have.

I need a cog for the back wheel.
How do I make The Gusset cog fit?
Where do I get a new cog on the cheap?

Thanks

redvee

You have conflicting fittings on the wheels. The 700c wheel takes a screw on freewheel, the MTB wheel takes a cassette cluster. Neither will fit on the other as you have found out.

http://sheldonbrown.com/k7.html

spaniamania

Good ol Sheldon.
Thanks it appears I have a Traditional Threaded Hub.
Any ideas how i might attatch a single gear?
If it aint cheap I guess its easier to change the wheel.

redvee

Sounds like you have a 130mm OLD hub and frame to suit. You can get the wheel re-dished and spaced to use in your frame at present. Are you wanting a freewheel or fixed sprocket? If the former then look for Shimano freewheels, around £20. Do not buy the cheap offerings around £10 as they do not last. For spacer kits have a look at velesolo.

spaniamania

The plan is to go singlespeed rather than fixed.
However it could all change.
What does redishing involve?
What might that cost?

stickman

Cost £12 my area. They loosen the spokes on one side and tighten them on the other, this moves the rim across so it's central when put into the frame.