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exfreewheeler
01-05-09, 08:08 PM
I have a frame I bought off of a builder who built it for himself.

It is a "ATB - Fixie", basically - so it has 135mm rear spacing.

Dedacciai Zero Uno.

I want to have a nice wheelset built for it but because of the way it was built, I can only use the Level Component Hubs. I really like them but I don't want to have to spend $500 for a wheelset.

Would anyone recommend doing or not doing a respacing on the frame so I can have an option or two?

How much would something like that cost and most importantly, would it compromise the integrity of the frame?

Thanks in advance!

Han

Live Wire
01-06-09, 06:32 PM
I don't understand why you couldn't just use a 135mm ss mtb hub, why does it have to be a Level?

Also, you'll get a better chainline with the 135mm hub, assuming you're using mtb cranks.

But, fwiw, respacing is easy and cheap, a good bike shop should be able to do it.
exfreewheeler
01-07-09, 05:05 PM
I don't understand why you couldn't just use a 135mm ss mtb hub, why does it have to be a Level?

Also, you'll get a better chainline with the 135mm hub, assuming you're using mtb cranks.

But, fwiw, respacing is easy and cheap, a good bike shop should be able to do it.

I already have a SS and a geared so I want to ride this frame fixed.

I appreciate the info..

Thanks.

Live Wire
01-07-09, 09:19 PM
I already have a SS and a geared so I want to ride this frame fixed.

I appreciate the info..

Thanks.

gotchya...seen this? http://www.ebikestop.com/surly_rear_mtn_hub_fixed_gearfreewheel_135mm_32h_black-HU0209.php