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I would add that running a "suicide hub" set-up on a fixed gear bike with no brakes is CRAZY. If you are going to use the suicide hub, make sure your track cog is narrow enough to allow threads for the lock ring. I use bottom bracket lock rings and Schwinn exercise cogs. The exercise cogs are narrower and a lot cheaper. And last, run an 1/8" chain and cog. The added strength is worth it. Breaking a chain during a skid is a bad thing.

[QUOTE="Beau, post: 117506, member: 3455"] I would add that running a "suicide hub" set-up on a fixed gear bike with no brakes is CRAZY. If you are going to use the suicide hub, make sure your track cog is narrow enough to allow threads for the lock ring. I use bottom bracket lock rings and Schwinn exercise cogs. The exercise cogs are narrower and a lot cheaper. And last, run an 1/8" chain and cog. The added strength is worth it. Breaking a chain during a skid is a bad thing. [/QUOTE]

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