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02-09-12 | 07:09 AM

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tcs

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From: Parts Unknown

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Originally Posted by Mild Al

Here's what I'm thinking about doing: I think I'll order either a HSA 440 (162.5 mm SA axle) or an HSA 571

Of course, both of those are axles from entirely different Sturmey hubs with completely different physical geometry. You want an HSA768. For every one that wants to whip one out in their garage, here's what it looks like:

HSA768.jpg

Choose your alloy carefully and don't overlook post-machining material treatments!

Advice: sell the IHK2F.QBSS.AA0 model you have and buy the IHK2F.QBCS.AA0 longer axle model - or - just get a SRAM Automatix with its 175mm long axle.

PS - The bike measures 120mm inside the dropouts and 150mm outside the dropouts? Seriously - the dropouts are each 15mm thick?

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