Originally Posted by hwttdz
So I want to make a track bike, both for track racing and time trialing, but the frame I want to use has 130mm spacing with horizontal dropouts that open towards the rear (like track dropouts), will it work out to use a track wheel with this frame? Is this going to work out, is the type of axle needed different depending on the wheel? thanks.
There are
LOTS of 135mm 'track' hubs around these days.
I use a wheel built with one of our 135mm hubs in a frame spaced (by accident) to 130.
The chainline is 52mm, which is the outer chainring on triple crank. Which make finding cranks easy.
Surely not everyone's cup of tea, but they're out there.
Here's a photo of our 135mm hub:
As you can see, it's threaded for track cogs on both sides.
Put a 13 on one side and do flying 200s 'til ya puke. Then flip it around and use a 14 in the sprints.
This hub is also available in 120mm, w/ a 45mm chain line.
$55, including shipping.