>From: "ROBERT L. FREITAS" <freitas1@pacbell.net>
>Subject: [CR]WHEEL SPACING and comment
>I am trying to standardize all my bikes with 126mm
>spacing which will allow me to limit the number >of
"GOOD" wheels I will have to have(how many sewup
>wheels is the right number?) so can I just space a
>120mm WHEEL to fit?I understand there is an axle
>length difference but could you simply add 3mm per
>side or +2 and +4?to arrive at the 126mm? I am not
>planning to use any 7 speed freewheels.
>BOB FREITAS
>MILL VALLEY,CA
Bob, If you are not going to change any of your freewheels then I would add the additional spacers on the non-drive side. This will keep your freewheel(s) at their current distance from the dropout/seat & chain stays and maintain your current chainline. This will also place the hub flanges closer to being centered between the locknuts and after the wheel is re-dished (which will be necessary)the wheel will have less dish than it had before and will be stronger laterally.
The only reason I can think of for adding spacer(s) to the drive side would be if you were going to use a wider freewheel (i.e. going from a 5 to 6, or 6 to 7 etc).
Bruce Schrader San Francisco, CA
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