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Fixed Gear and Singlespeed Wheels

622 mm

700C - 28/29 inch

630 mm

(27 inch)

590 mm

(26 x 1-3/8)

559 mm

(26 inch mtb)
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Fixed-Gear Central | Singlespeed Central

Fixed-Gear or Singlespeed?

"Fixed Gear" means a one-speed bike where the pedals move whenever the bike moves. You can't coast on a fixed gear, but it has real advantages. For lots more information about fixed gears, click here. We generally use the term "singlespeed" to refer to a one-speed bike with a freewheel, that is a bike that can coast without the pedals moving. For lots more information about singlespeed "coasties" click here. The wheels shown on this page have three different types of hubs:

Hub Spacing and Chainline

 

Spacing

The "spacing" refers to the space between the fork ends. Different frames have different spacing in back, anywhere from 110 mm to 135 mm or more. The width of the hub (usually measured from the outer faces of the locknuts) needs to match the frame spacing.

Most of the hubs we sell can be modified to fit wider spacings by adding spacer washers between the cones and locknuts. It is also possible in many cases to adjust the spacing of the frame itself. See my Frame Spacing Article for details.

In general, mountain bikes will have 135 mm spacing, "road bikes 120 to 130, depending on their age, and track bikes 110 to 120 depending on their age. If in doubt, you should measure:

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This frame has a spacing of 125 mm

The spacing of a hub is measured from the outside faces of the cone locknuts, where they come into contact with the frame's fork ends. (Most cartridge-bearing type hubs don't have locknuts, so the spacing is measured from the equivalent shoulder surface of the axle ends.) The spacing dimension is commonly referred to as the "O.L.D." (Over-Lock-nut Distance)
 

Chainline

The chainline is the horizontal distance from the centerline of the frame to the centerline of the chain. One of the major advantages of singlespeed and fixed gear bikes, as opposed to bikes with derailer gearing, is that the chainline is straight. This makes for a more efficient drive train (less friction, better power transmission.)

To ensure good chainline, you need to make the front chainline (distance from frame center to the center of the chainring teeth) match the rear chainline (hub center to the center of the sprocket.) Generally you would want to get this within a millimeter or maybe two of the same front and rear.

For details, see my article on Chainline.

If you're using a "road" or "track" type frame, you are best off with a typical "track" chainline of about 42 mm. Most of the "track" hubs we feature will give a chainline in that vicinity.

If you're using a "mountain" type frame, however, 42 mm chainline usually won't work, because most mountain bikes have wider chain stays, so you generally can't fit a reasonable sized chainring that close in. For that reason, singlespeed "mountain" bikes usually use a 52 mm chainline, or in some cases, 47 mm.

 

Stock Fixed-Gear Wheel Sets, 700C Road Sizes (42 mm chainline. unless otherwise indicated):

In addition to custom wheels, we offer stock wheels, machine built unless otherwise indicated:

Wheel Sets (Front and Rear):

Special!  

Formula/Weinmann WE911 32 spoke $199.95 $179.95/Pair! buy button

  • Versatile Double-Fixed Formula hubs in Silver.
  • Weinmannn DP18 Æro Silver rims (similar to Deep V)
  • Front has machined(braking surface) sidewalls. Rear has non-machined sidewalls.

  • 32 DT Stainless Steel Spokes.

Formula Weinmann DT Track Wheel Set

Everyday Low Price!

Formula/Weinmann WE913 32 spoke $199.95 $189.95/Pair! buy button

  • Formula Fixed/Free Flip-flop hubs
  • Weinmannn DP18 Æro rims (similar to Deep V)
  • Silver (non-machined sidewalls)rims and Silver Hubs.

  • 32 DT Stainless Steel Spokes.

  • We struck a deal with our supplier to keep this low price!

Formula Weinmann DT Track Wheel Set

Everday Low Price!

Formula/Weinmann "Black Beauty" WE914 32 spoke $209.95 $199.95/Pair! buy button

Formula Weinmann DT Track Wheel Set

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Formula/Velocity Black Hub/Spokes; White Deep V Rims Pairs Only

Sorry, we no longer carry this wheel set.

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DESCRIPTION Back in Stock! Black Formula/Mavic CXP22 wheel set WE915 $215.95 buy button

Excellent value high-performance wheel set.

  • Black Formula high flange fixed/free hubs
  • Black Mavic CXP22 Semi-æro rims
  • Black DT stainless steel spokes.
  • 120 mm spacing, but long axles that can be built up to 126 or 130 by adding spacers.

Lock ring not included. Dura-Ace lockring buy button




Back in Stock! Silver Formula/Mavic CXP22 wheel set WE917 $199.95 buy button

As above, but Silver hubs, spokes and rims.





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Individual Pre-built Wheels:

Formula/Mavic Rear WE900 32 spoke $129.95 buy button
Formula/Mavic Rear WE901 36 spoke $129.95 buy button

These use the gorgeous Formula flip/flop fixed/free hub (silver only), 32 or 36 DT Champion stainless spokes and Mavic Open Sport rim.

Lock ring not included in price. Dura-Ace lockring buy button

Formula/Mavic Front WE902 32 spoke $124.95 buy button
Formula/Mavic Front WE903 36 spoke $124.95 buy button

Front wheel, Formula 32 or 36 hole track hub, Open Sport rim, mate to fixed wheel listed above.

Individual Wheels:

Harris Cyclery Hand-Built Wheels

Hand built in our shop.

White Industries wheels now feature the ENO Eccentric hub with Splined fixed gear side!

White Industries ENO Eccentric hub with Mavic Open Pro - 700c (622 mm) rim $289.95 buy button

White Industries ENO eccentric hubs are beautifully finished, with silky smooth sealed cartridge bearings. Double sided, splined fixed/free rear hub in your choice of 126 mm or 130 mm spacing, with a 47 mm chainline; 32 holes. Mavic Open Pro rims are an our favorite high-performance road rims, with double walls and eyelets.

The unique White Industries hubs have special eccentric titanium axle ends that allow the hub to move up to 15 mm so you can use them on a bike with vertical dropouts. Hubs are flip-flop, fixed/free, held by Allen bolts.

These hand-built wheels are light, strong and durable.

Lock ring not included in price Dura-Ace lockring buy button

White Industries hubs are designed for 47 mm chainline.

White Industries ENO Eccentric hub with Mavic Open Sport (MA3) - 700c (622 mm) rim $269.95 buy button

As above, but with the popular Mavic Open Sport rim. 32 Spokes

Lock ring not included in price. Dura Ace Lockring buy button

White Industries hubs are designed for 47 mm chainline.

New!  White Industries ENO Eccentric hub with Mavic Asphalt A719 - 700c (622 mm) rim $289.95 buy button

As above, but with the welded, bomb-proof Mavic A719 Asphalt rim. 36 DT Spokes

Lock ring not included in price. Dura-Ace lockring buy button

White Industries hubs are designed for 47 mm chainline.

New!  White Industries ENO Eccentric hub with Mavic Asphalt A319 - 700c (622 mm) rim $269.95 buy button

As above, but with the rugged Mavic A319 Asphalt rim. 32 or 36 DT Spokes

Lock ring not included in price. Dura-Ace lockring buy button

White Industries hubs are designed for 47 mm chainline.

White Industries ENO Eccentric hub with Sun CR-18 - 700c (622 mm) rim $249.95 buy button

As above, but with sturdy Sun CR-18 rim.

Lock ring not included in price. Dura Ace Lockring buy button

White Industries hubs are designed for 47 mm chainline.

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27 inch (630 mm) Fixed-Gear Wheels

These use the excellent Formula Sealed Cartridge Hub, DT stainless straight-gauge spokes and Sun or Weinmann aluminum alloy rim.
 

WE272 27 inch Sun CR-18 Rim, Formula Sealed Cartridge Fixed/Free Hub,36 Stainless Spokes $105.95 buy button

Sun CR-18 RimThe Sun CR-18 is a sturdy double-wall rim with eyelets, 22.5 mm wide (18.5 mm interior width.)

Lock ring not included in price (Dura-Ace lockring buy buttonadditional)

This wheel features the super-smooth Formula sealed cartridge bearing hub.

WE270 Matching Front wheel: 27 inch Sun CR-18 Rim, Formula Sealed Cartridge Front Hub, 36 Stainless Spokes $99.95 buy button

This wheel features the super-smooth Formula sealed cartridge bearing front track hub.

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Price Drop! WE274 27 inch Weinmann RM19 Rim, Formula Sealed Cartridge Fixed/FreeHub, 32 Stainless Spokes $99.95 $79.95 buy button

The Weinmann RM19 is a single-wall rim with no eyelets, 25 mm wide (19 mm interior width.)

Lock ring not included in price. Dura-Ace lockring buy button

This wheel features the super-smooth Formula/IRO sealed cartridge bearing hub.

Price Drop! WE273 Matching Front wheel: 27 inch RM19 Rim, Formula Sealed Cartridge Hub, 32 Stainless Spokes $79.95 $74.95 buy button

This wheel features the super-smooth Formula sealed cartridge bearing front track hub.


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26x1-3/8 inch (590 mm) Fixed-Gear Wheels

New! WE361 Rear wheel: 26x1-3/8 inch Sun CR-18 Rim, Formula Double-Fixed Hub, 36 Stainless Spokes $74.95 buy button

Are you ready to convert your old Raleigh 3 Speed into a fixie or singlespeed?

This wheel features the versatile Formula double-fixed hub that will accept a single freewheel or track cog on either side.

Sealed cartridge bearings. Silver rim and hub.

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Stock Singlespeed Wheels

Singlespeed Wheels 622mm (700C Road-bike size):

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New! WE503 700C Sun CR18 Rim, Singlespeed Coaster Brake Hub
36 Stainless Spokes $69.95 buy button

Our 27" Coaster brake wheel has been very popular.

We've had requests for a 700C version - Here it is!

We will re-space this wheel for a small upcharge. Click cart button for details.



Singlespeed Wheels 630mm (27" Road-bike size):

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New! WE262 27 inch Weinmann LP18 Rim, Singlespeed Coaster Brake Hub
36 Stainless Spokes $59.95 buy button

Got an old 27" wheeled bike? Singlespeed curious?

Try this 27" singlespeed real wheel w/coaster brake on the cheap.



New! WE259 27 inch Front QR Wheel, Weinmann LP18 Rim, 36 Stainless Spokes $47.95 buy button

This front wheel will match the WE262 above.

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Singlespeed Wheels 559 mm (26" Mountain-bike size):

White Industries wheels now feature the ENO Eccentric hub with Splined fixed gear side!

(135 mm spacing , 52 mm chainline. unless otherwise indicated)

White Industries ENO Eccentric hub with Sun CR-18 - 26" (559 mm) rim $249.95 buy button

White Industries ENO eccentric hubs are beautifully finished, with silky smooth sealed cartridge bearings. Double sided, Splined fixed/free rear hub in 135 mm spacing, with a 47 mm chainline; 32 holes. Sun CR-18 rims are an industry standard with double walls and spokehole eyelets.

The unique White Industries hubs have special eccentric titanium axle ends that allow the hub to move up to 15 mm so you can use them on a bike with vertical dropouts, without the need for a kludgy chain tensioning pulley.

These hand-built wheels are strong and durable.

White Industries hubs are designed for 47 mm chainline.

White Industries ENO Eccentric hub with Silver Sun Rhyno Lite Rim - 26" (559 mm) rim $259.95 buy button

White Industries ENO eccentric hubs are beautifully finished, with silky smooth sealed cartridge bearings. Double sided, Splined fixed/free rear hub in 135 mm spacing, with a 47 mm chainline; 32 holes. Sun Rhyno Lites are fairly heavy at 550 grams, but they're super strong, and wide enough to give excellent service with wide, low pressure tires.

The unique White Industries hubs have special eccentric titanium axle ends that allow the hub to move up to 15 mm so you can use them on a bike with vertical dropouts, without the need for a kludgy chain tensioning pulley.

These hand-built wheels are strong and durable.

White Industries hubs are designed for 47 mm chainline.

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For 27 inch or 700c fixed-gear wheels, see the Wheels section or our Fixed-Gear Central page (fixed/track hubs also work perfectly well with singlespeed freewheels!)

ALso, don't forget the Freewheels and sprockets. We can help you decide what gear combinations to start with. Call or e-mail us!

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Custom Wheelbuilding

Wheels hand-built by Harris Cyclery

We build custom wheels, with care and attention to detail. Standard charges:
DT certified wheelbuilder

We will re-use your old hubs if you wish, but will not use used spokes nor rims.

If you bring in existing wheels to be rebuilt, add $10 per wheel for cutting the old spokes, cleaning and prepping your hub.

More Singlespeed Wheels from Quality Bicycle Products.

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