Tips: Fixed Gear on a Budget
Most mechanics will tell you that in order to safely convert your bike to a fixed gear, you must procure a rear wheel that can fit a reverse-threaded lockring so's your cog won't come spinning off when you push backwards on the pedals, but very frugal people and the Italians know better.
This handy-dandy technique, fully illustrated in four crystal-clear steps, shows you how to slap a fixed cog on a standard freewheel-compatible wheel; no special tools or chemicals required. My bike has been set up in this manner for over a year now without a hitch, carrying me through grades up to 20%.
