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Old 07-01-10 | 08:49 PM
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cikal
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Originally Posted by desconhecido
Nominal 6-speed spacing is 126mm though one hub or another came in at 127mm. Looks like you are at 127 to 128 and that's ok for either 126 or 130. A steel frame will adapt readily. Checking that the dropouts are straight and parallel is another matter. There is a tool for that, but I've never seen one in the flesh.

Standard way to quickly gauge the straightness of the frame is to attach a string from one dropout to the other passing it around the head tube. Then, measure the distance from the string to the seat tube -- should be very close to the same on each side. Also, when you insert a well-made wheel in the dropouts and center it at the chain stays, it should be centered at the seat stays as well.
thanks for your reply

I'm mildly frustrated that this is the case with the dropouts

I'm having wheels built for the bike, so I really can't take any chances. Any other opinions on the hub sizing for both the front and rear? I'd much rather go with a 130mm hub than a 126mm one - I just don't want to run into any problems, both safety and mechanical.
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