Re: [CR]128 OLN on 140 length axle ?

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From: "ternst" <ternst1@cox.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR]128 OLN on 140 length axle ?
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:27:56 -0800
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It's only too long if the QR bottoms out on axle when you tighten it so the tension is compromised. Best is when axle is within 1mm or flush with dropout on outside. Got It? Good! The rest is, well, fill in your own blanks.


----- Original Message -----
From: r cielec
To: Classic Rendezvous
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 8:33 PM
Subject: [CR]128 OLN on 140 length axle ?



> Ahoy !
>
> Subject line about says it.
> Can 128OLN be built on an axle 140 long? Campag drop-outs.
> Conventional wisdom says OLN + 11 = recommended axle lenght - 139.
> Is 140 too long ?
> Thank you.
> Richard Cielec
> Chicago, Illinois
>
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