Converting fixed wheels to demounable ones without using demountable rims

[MartinJ]

In the UK it is possible to purchase a kit, that I understand is a reproduction of a period one, that by fitting studs to the hub back plate's, and the outer plate is screwed to the wheel, with a second outer plate screwed to the rear face of the wheel. The centre of the wheel has to be slightly enlarged to allow the wheel to slip over the hub.The wheel goes onto the studs as a modern wheel does, with Dome nuts on the outside to hold the wheel in place.


Does any one have knowledge of either the original period conversion or of the fitting and use of the modern copy.