What is a flip-flop wheel?
Flip-flop hubs, also called double-sided hubs, are rear bicycle hubs that are threaded to accept fixed cogs and/or freewheels on both sides. They are traditionally found on track bicycles, but can also be found on other single speed bicycles.
What’s the difference between fixed gear and freewheel?
Freewheel is what most riders are familiar with. If you pedal forward, you will move the bike forward. Fixed gear means that the motion of the pedals is directly connected to the motion of the rear wheel. If you pedal forward, the bike will move forward.
Which is the best fixed wheel hub gear?
However in the minds of classic lightweight cycle enthusiasts the most desirable gear is the ASC 3-speed fixed wheel hub gear. This gear seemed to offer the best of both worlds at the time it was launched in the late 1940s.
What kind of hubs do fixed wheel cogs use?
Superb value fixed wheel hubs for traditional threaded track cogs. Same hubs frequently found under other names but Zenith have a good clean finish as they carry no obvious branding. Machined and polished large flange design with smooth sealed replacable cartridge bearings.
Where can I get fixed single speed wheels?
Fixed and single speed riders can get their hand built wheel fix here in Strada’s single speed section. Quality rims from DT Swiss, H Plus Son and Velocity along with hubs from Paul Components, Phil Wood and Royce. Our Backstreet Hero wheelset is good value and usually in stock ready to ride.
What kind of hubs do I need for a 126mm frame?
If you need a pair of machined spacers to convert a normal 120mm track hub to fit a 126mm frame this is the kit to use. Pack includes 2 x 3mm. Also ideal for other spacing applications with any 10mm axle. CNC custom machined in the UK from solid 6082 aluminium alloy; not cut from tube.