SOVOS flip-flop fixed gear/single speed hub build?

[Craig]

I have a SOVOS flip-flop fixed gear/single speed hub that I would like to
build up. The question is, when building this wheel, is it necessary to
know what TYPE of frame I'm putting it on; TRACK vs. ROAD bike?

Are the chain lines any different on these bikes that it would require a
unique build. Maybe different dishing, etc.??

Thanks!!

 

[Sheldon Brown]

Craig wrote:

> I have a SOVOS flip-flop fixed gear/single speed hub that I would like to
> build up. The question is, when building this wheel, is it necessary to
> know what TYPE of frame I'm putting it on; TRACK vs. ROAD bike?

No, but you do need to match the rear spacing, possibly add/subtract
spacer washers from the axle.

See: http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/sovos.html

> Are the chain lines any different on these bikes that it would require a
> unique build. Maybe different dishing, etc.??

If you want to use this hub as a flip flop, you need to build it
symmetrically. This usually gives a chainline aroung 42 mm, so you'll
need to set the chainwheel at that distance from the frame's centerline.

See: http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline for details on this

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[Craig]

> > I have a SOVOS flip-flop fixed gear/single speed hub that I would like
to
> > build up. The question is, when building this wheel, is it necessary to
> > know what TYPE of frame I'm putting it on; TRACK vs. ROAD bike?
>
> No, but you do need to match the rear spacing, possibly add/subtract
> spacer washers from the axle.
>
>If you want to use this hub as a flip flop, you need to build it
>symmetrically. This usually gives a chainline aroung 42 mm, so you'll
>need to set the chainwheel at that distance from the frame's centerline.


Thanks Sheldon!!!!!