[CR]Running new drivetrains on 120 mm or 126 mm bikes

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From: Donald Gillies <gillies@cs.ubc.ca>
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:37:11 -0700 (PDT)
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Running new drivetrains on 120 mm or 126 mm bikes

Hi,

If I want to run a contemporary Chorus or Record drivetrain including hubs on a classic 1970's 120mm bike, is there any way to do this ?? I do not want to cold set my 120 mm frame to 126 mm. I have not looked closely at the newer 8-speed / 9-speed hub and don't even know if they have spacers (that could be thinned) or not.

Thanx,

- Don Gillies
San Diego, CA