2016 Langster Qs

[mustang1]

Hi, last time I looked at a Langster (years ago), it had flip/flop cogs but now only comes with fixed.

If I buy a shimano free wheel cog and screw it onto the non fixed side, is there enough thread?

I will use the bike as a commuter. Got any wheel recommendations? I'm thinking something like mavic aksium quality, possibly a little better. If you say handbuilt, let me know what hub/rim/spoke combo. I will run 25mm tires.

 

[Sharky]

Yes, a freewheel sprocket will screw onto a hub with dual threads. If you think about it, there will be more thread contact than a straight forward fixed sprocket and you have the same amount of power, so will be no problem.

I run a rear mavic ellipse(fixed), with a front mavic ellite(QR hubs). Both nice wheels, but only used for my TT's, so don't get an excessive mileage use.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

The stock wheels Langster I had were OK and the stock tyres were a good quality too. Re the free wheel, not all freewheel and threads are a match made in heaven. Some of the shoulders stop full depth screwing. Whilst it's secure enough, the chain line might be up to 5mm out, which is a lot in the world of fixie/ss. Just make sure you check it before you use it so the chain's not thrown at a dodgy point.

 

[Smurfy]

Got any wheel recommendations?

If you are going to change wheels, why not just buy a single speed sprocket that fits a freehub spline pattern and a spacer kit?

http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shopsingle.html

 

[Sharky]

If you are going to change wheels, why not just buy a single speed sprocket that fits a freehub spline pattern and a spacer kit?

http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shopsingle.html

Not quite sure that this would work?
If the langster is built for single speed, it will be 120mm rear ends. Road bikes and therefore road wheels are 130mm, so would be a miss-match?

 

[mustang1]

If you are going to change wheels, why not just buy a single speed sprocket that fits a freehub spline pattern and a spacer kit?
Hi, thanks for the link. I'm not sure if I'll buy the wheels straight away or wait 6-12 months. Thought I'd start researching. I'm kinda thinking of getting the bike in the next few weeks.
http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shopsingle.html

 

[Citius]

As Sharky mentioned above, that option will not work on a 120mm OLD wheel.

 

[Smurfy]

My flip-flop hub is 135mm spacing.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

My flip-flop hub is 135mm spacing.

But the Langster isn't.

 

[mustang1]

Langster comes with a fixed cog (the flip side). The shop guys said they can install a freewheel cog on the other side (the flop side) and while this isn't recommended, they say the thread is lon enough to fit the cog.

Since its a freewheel cog, no locking is required. Idk how "good" this solution is but if I got a new rear wheel, can this problem be corrected with a better solution?

 

[Smurfy]

But the Langster isn't.

Yes, I can see that now! Sorry folks!