Removed freewheel replacing with single cassette

spaniamania
spaniamania Posts: 80
edited December 2009 in Road general
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

Comments

  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    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
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • spaniamania
    spaniamania Posts: 80
    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
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    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.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • spaniamania
    spaniamania Posts: 80
    The plan is to go singlespeed rather than fixed.
    However it could all change.
    What does redishing involve?
    What might that cost?
  • stickman
    stickman Posts: 791
    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.
    Bikes, saddles and stuff

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/21720915@N03/
    More stuff:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/65587945@N00/

    Gears - Obscuring the goodness of singlespeed

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