NotGonnaLie Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I want a new freehub or freewheel. I am going to have to get a new wheelbuild really in order to get either. Which would likely be cheapest? I know if i go freewheel i'm likely to be able to get more engagements for less, right? Any help would be greatly appreciated, and if i can do it for less than £150? Alternatively, any tips on a good stock fixed hub rear wheel for about £100? Any help appreciated!I'm running 26" btw!Oh, and i don't want front freewheel, if possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/26_inch_wheels/echo_tr_rear_26_inch/c87p10719.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotGonnaLie Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/26_inch_wheels/echo_tr_rear_26_inch/c87p10719.html Seen that one already... Black rim is discontinued and a white rim would look stupid on my bike... Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelistic Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Buying a fixed hub n freewheel is probably cheaper than buying a (decent) freehub and will give you more engagement points (depends on freewheel and freehub though). Do you already have the rim? I'm new to wheel building but have had good luck with it (built about 3 wheels) just go steady and it helps if you have a wheel to 'copy', there's some good online guides too (& be careful to get the right no. of holes in rim/hub and also with spoke length). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) wait so what set up do you have on your bike? i take it you have a rear freehub and a front sprocket, and you want more engagements.. option 1: you buy a new freehub and spokes. keep your current rim and just swap the hub and spokes over, keep your current front sprocket too. (cheap option) option 2: you buy a fixed rear hub and spokes, new cranks which can take a front free wheel and possibly a new BB depending on the size of yours. then the freewheel itself. (better option, in my opinion) edit: building a wheel is really pretty easy, lacing it is just like knitting really, just a pattern that sounds confusing. tensioning the spokes and truing the wheel perfect is the hard part. (you can get it done at a bike shop for like £10) if your in norwich, go to pedal revoloution. i do not recommend mandarin cycles or halfrauds. lol Edited February 7, 2012 by Carlperkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 i would recommend a fixed hub, and then screw a freewheel onto it, a good freewheel is "Echo SL 108". but if you wan't a freehub then go for the "Hope Pro 2 Trials". The cost would roughly be the same. BTW: I assume you're new here, and just so you know, it's against the post rules to use "help" or something similar as Topic name. Im new here to and did the same mistake... Have a nice day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotGonnaLie Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Okay thanks for the tips guys. Don't really fancy buidling myself, so i'll just buy a hub and freewheel and get it fitted in a shop. And yes, i'm in norwich so i'll go to pedal revolution, and DEFINITELY not halfords haha!Oh, i forgot to mention, my rim is annoyingly 36h, which means i'm having difficulty finding a hub... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotGonnaLie Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Found this one: Is it any good? I know which freewheel i'll be getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 ^ no link.. anyway, yeah a 36h rim is a bitch, you pretty much have to go for a freehub then. unless you buy a new rim too... this is when the shopping cart starts adding up lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotGonnaLie Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 ^ no link.. anyway, yeah a 36h rim is a bitch, you pretty much have to go for a freehub then. unless you buy a new rim too... this is when the shopping cart starts adding up lol. http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/30777/DMR_SingleSpeed_Rear_Hub Remembered to copy it this time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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