[CR]pellisier hubs anomaly

(Example: Production Builders:Pogliaghi)

Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:03:21 -0500
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "stephen fredette" <sfredette@earthlink.net>
Subject: [CR]pellisier hubs anomaly

i have recently purchased a wheelset that is built around a pair of pellesier hubs. i don't know exactly how old they are, but i would guess from appearances no earlier than the 1970's. while wrestling with the freewheel i noticed thew rear hub looked a little odd. when i put it in a truing stand, the OLD came out to 115. this seemed odd, so i checked it against all the other rear wheels i have, and it was indeed narrower than the other 5 speed wheels i have. then i realized what was botering me in the first place about the hub. the rear axle has been cut down to a shorter length with a saw. i am at a loss for an explanation, and would appreciate anyone's better informed ideas.
           yr obdt svt
       Stephen Fredette
     Hull, Massachusetts