{"id":50103,"date":"2023-05-26T17:04:15","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T15:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=731727"},"modified":"2023-05-26T17:37:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T15:37:01","slug":"new-wheels-manufacturing-kit-converts-xd-freehubs-to-a-singlespeed-setup","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-wheels-manufacturing-kit-converts-xd-freehubs-to-a-singlespeed-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"New Wheels Manufacturing kit converts XD freehubs to a singlespeed setup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turning your bike into a singlespeed might have just gotten easier with the Solo-XD conversion kit <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 26 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Wheels Manufacturing\u2019s new Solo-XD singlespeed conversion kit enables you to run a singlespeed cog on SRAM XD and XDR freehubs.<\/p>\n

The brand says the Solo-XD offers a cost-effective alternative to singlespeed gearing, with riders no longer needing to purchase a new wheelset or replacement freehub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Solo-XD will be available with 16, 18, and 20-tooth narrow-wide cog options, and is available in seven colour options.<\/p>\n

Wheels Manufacturing says it expects the conversion kit to be available in late August.<\/p>\n

Single sleeve design<\/h2>\n
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A lockring is used to secure the cog and spacers.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wheels Manufacturing<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Some singlespeed cogs can dig into the splines on the freehub driver. This is because the cog focuses all the power from the cranks onto one point in the driver.<\/p>\n

To avoid this, Wheels Manufacturing\u2019s design uses a sleeve that slides onto the driver and covers similar to how a standard cassette would. Once this base sleeve is attached, the cog and spacer slide over it and are secured by a lock ring.<\/p>\n

Wheels Manufacturing say this allows pedal force to be evenly distributed across the freehub body stopping your driver from getting chewed up.<\/p>\n

One of few options<\/h2>\n
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Singlespeed setups are favoured for their simplicity and low maintenance.<\/span><\/figcaption> Wheels Manufacturing<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There are many singlespeed conversion kits on the market for Shimano HG-style freehubs but this is one of only very few options for XD and XDR freehubs.<\/p>\n

The Reverse Component\u2019s XD singlespeed uses a similar CNC\u2019d construction offering a 13-tooth and 14-tooth cog size. The cogs are integrated into the conversion kit and cannot be swapped.<\/p>\n

Gusset also offers its XD 1-ER conversion kit. This uses bolt-on cogs available in a range of sizes from 16-tooth to 22-tooth.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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