On 12 Jul 2002 at 11:19, Jim Cole wrote:
> When was 130mm spacing intoduced? Were the very last generation of
> classic NR (ok, Record or whatever) hubs offered in 130mm spacing or was
> it first available with the Triomphe/Victory/C-Record era hubs? I
> realize this is venturing in to off-topicville, but would appreciate any
> insight. Thanks!
Didn't Shimano introduce 130mm spacing with the first Dura Ace 8- speed? I recall their first 8-speed hubs had conical locknuts to assist in snappping them into 126mm spaced frames.
According to Sheldon Brown's web site, Shimano introduced 8- speeds in 1989.
jeverett3@earthlink.net (John V. Everett)