Originally Posted by Anthony King
So if I'm converting a road bike that has a 130mm spread at the rear, what size hub can I use?
I find that very few fixed/single rear hubs are 130's, plenty of 135's and 120's. I know IRO sells 130 flip-flops, but I have a bike shop hookup and can't get the IRO's discounted (I know, they're not expensive anyway, but don't rub salt in the wound of my poverty).
Can a steel frame be coaxed into accepting the extra 5mm's of a 135, or are there spacers to make a 120 work?
if it is steel, then it is pretty simple to respace the stays. you might want to try 135. only have to find 2.5mm on each side.
check out sheldon's page:
http://sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html
cheers
marty