Single speed wheels

TiBoy
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I'm looking for some wheels for my latest single speed project. The dilema I have is that proper single speed/fixie wheels are quite heavy when you compare them with similar priced 9/10 speed wheels. On a previous bike I have used RS10's with a ss conversion without any problems, I can pick these up in a sale for about £79 and they are lighter than £100+ ss wheels.
What is the benifit of having proper single speed wheels that are heavier?
Thanks
What is the benifit of having proper single speed wheels that are heavier?
Thanks
Sunday September Ultegra SL
Raleigh and BSA single speed
Specialised Rockhopper comp disc
And some others
Raleigh and BSA single speed
Specialised Rockhopper comp disc
And some others
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Think a lot of single speed wheels are more fashion over function.
I had the same dilemma, and built my own wheels with Mavic CXP33 rims I had lying around0 -
I think a nice single speed conversion on a rear hub (like the velosolo kits) looks great. I have heard things about axle wind or something like that and assumed that proper ss wheels may have stronger spokes to stop it.Sunday September Ultegra SL
Raleigh and BSA single speed
Specialised Rockhopper comp disc
And some others0 -
The advantage of a dedicated hub is the bigger hub flange distance and diameter which builds into a stiffer wheel. Cheaper wheels may use straight-gauge spokes but they're not any stronger as you need the strength at the ends, not the middle. Reducing wind-up is helped by bigger hub flanges too.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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Cheers Monty Dog, wind up is what I was thinking of. So if I go for dedicated ss wheels I need to look for hubs with a big flange which also look very nice.Sunday September Ultegra SL
Raleigh and BSA single speed
Specialised Rockhopper comp disc
And some others0 -
you wait till the Mrs knows your looking for more flangeYour Past is Not Your Potential...0
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TiBoy wrote:Cheers Monty Dog, wind up is what I was thinking of. So if I go for dedicated ss wheels I need to look for hubs with a big flange which also look very nice.
These are not too far from you - and can probably make up what you need.
http://www.byercycles.co.uk/35R010110.html0 -
Cheers Blackhands, never heard of them before but looks like a great shop, never thought of custom built before, will have to give them a call.
Pikepikle - She won't find out lol.Sunday September Ultegra SL
Raleigh and BSA single speed
Specialised Rockhopper comp disc
And some others0 -
Much less "dishing" on a single speed wheel rather than a conversion too?http://www.georgesfoundation.org
http://100hillsforgeorge.blogspot.com/
http://www.12on12in12.blogspot.co.uk/0 -
TiBoy wrote:Cheers Blackhands, never heard of them before but looks like a great shop, never thought of custom built before, will have to give them a call.
Pikepikle - She won't find out lol.
They are not open all the time so check - I got a fixed wheel frame from them - excellent value.0 -
Had a look at that, under £200 looks like a bargain.Sunday September Ultegra SL
Raleigh and BSA single speed
Specialised Rockhopper comp disc
And some others0