Why not just space the hub the way you want it, and have him build the wheel as usual (rim centered on locknuts)? I built wheels like this untill Sachs freewheels became hard to come by. I'd remove the 12 tooth cog from a 7 speed freewheel , making an (off topic) index compatible 6 speed set. Spaced at 130mm, there was very little dish, enabling me to use GEL280's or Ergals with off topic modern shifting (Ergo).
Best regards, Wes Gadd Unionville,CT
EPL <lowiemanuel@yahoo.ca> wrote: I'm trying to get my LBS wheel builder to make me a rear wheel using a 6 speed axle hub (i.e. 126.5 mm) but dished to take a 5 speed freewheel.
He's having trouble understanding why I've asked him to move 6.5 mm of spacers from the drive side to the non-drive side. He's used to dealing with 9/10 speed gizmos where there's no diff.
Any tips on how I can make a persuasive case to the benighted young fella?
Emanuel Lowi
Montreal, Quebec