I've used the plastic spacers made for this purpose that come on new bikes and get thrown away at the bike shop. I've always taped them in place because otherwise they'll be loose in the box on arrival.
I've also used a re-straightened old hub axle with a nut on each side of each drop out.
Mitch Harris Little Rock Canyon, Utah, USA
On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 12:06 PM, Don Wilson <dcwilson3@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Recent emails about shipping damage indicate you want a hub or a hub substitute between the forks and rear stays to reduce shipping damage. I don't want to tear down any wheels. Just buy long bolts with some nuts at the hardware store? If so, what diameter and length of bolt works best?
>
> Don Wilson
> Los Olivos, CA USA
>
> D.C. Wilson dcwilson3@yahoo.com
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