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Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 08:28:47 -0800
From: "galen pewtherer" <dolface@gmail.com>
To: "TODDCIRELLI@aol.com" <TODDCIRELLI@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Questions for the group
In-Reply-To: <dd.33858ca8.30cb05c3@aol.com>
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cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

hey todd, the setup you're using is usually called a suicide hub, and it's recommended that you run brakes if you're not using a hub w/ a reverse threaded lockring.

red loctite will make things a little more secure, but makes getting the cog off again a bit of a hassle.

in my experience, as long as the chainline is within a couple of mm, you should be ok. (having the chainline dead-on will be quieter and easier on your equipment though. sheldownbrown.com has a bunch of good articles on chainline, and fixed gears in general).

finally, the cog is most likely 1/8" wide, so you'll need a chain that fits that. (you can run a 1/8" chain on a 3/32" chainring, it's just a bit noisier than it would be otherwise).

regards,

galen pewtherer san francisco, ca

On 12/9/05, TODDCIRELLI@aol.com <TODDCIRELLI@aol.com> wrote:
> I'm making a vintage fixed gear and I'm mounting an old Suntour Track cog to
> a Freewheel hub, locking it into place with a BB lockring. Easy enough. The
> cog is wider than conventional cogs- any idea on a chain size? Also, for
> future reference, is chain alignment critical? Finally, I know the answe r shops
> will give, but could you use a Shimano tapered BB with a Campy crank.
>
> Todd Cirelli
> Mechanicsburg, PA
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-galen