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03-17-12 | 11:14 PM

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FBinNY

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From: New Rochelle, NY

Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

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Originally Posted by FastJake

Ok, so you've broken a couple axles and spokes...

2010 Trek hybrid = 135mm rear spacing, almost for sure.

You're right. I was focused on the 7s freewheel wheel, which I guess wasn't OEM on this bike.

I thought I was the only one riding a nearly symmetrical (dishless, except as mrrabbit uses the term)135mm 7s freewheel. It's perfect for my commuter because of the amount of abuse it takes, and the old SunTour GreaseGuard hubs are so well suited to all weather service.

If the OP's bike is 135mm and he is riding 7s, he should be able to build bulletproof wheels.

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