custom fix to make sprocket attach to axle instead of spokes

[masterfowler]

I'm tired of ripping out spokes and almost flipping over the handlebars because of failing rear wheels. I've considered doing a rag joint setup with a wheel that has 12g steel spokes, but I'd rather have something that attaches to the axle. I looked at the manic mechanic fix and it seems pretty solid. Any other methods you guys have seen to get the sprocket attached to the axle? Would a simple weld work?

 

[Texhun]

I fiberglassed my sprocket to the hub, I can still take the sprocket on and off, but heres the back draw with what I've done. If a spoke brakes I can't change without grinding away all the fiberglass. Otherwise it is rock solid.

 

[The_Aleman]

If you have a wheel made for disc brakes, you can just bolt a sprocket on that. I don't recommend welding a sprocket on.