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Old 05-15-13 | 10:39 PM
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Bikes: 1977 Raleigh Super Course

So i received my wheels today, shipping was super fast because velomine is also i Illinois. Now that I have them in hand to play with, I have a small problem. The back frame spacing seems to be 120mm and the hub is 126mm. I thought I measured the spacing to be 126mm, but it is pretty clear now that it is not. I dropped the old wheel in and if fits like a charm, they new one I have to spread the frame a bit to get it to work...

Anyway, this isn't a huge deal, right? What would be the best approach to this problem? Changing spacers in the hub (its quick release), or just spreading the frame? If I spread the frame, are there any other adjustments that need to be made? I have found suggestions online, but I would like to know what the BEST approach amongst them might be. Also, I do not want to cold set my frame, as i might rebuild the original Weinmann hubs and I would like them to fit again. I was thinking that if anything was modified permanently, the new hub would probably be the victim. But of course a solution without permanently changing the state of any parts would probably be ideal. any suggestions.

Also, I coincidently ordered digital calipers yesterday. No more measurement errors from me in the future. I swear!

oh, and BTW the width of the sun m13II matches the Weinmann a124 almost exactly. I think the Weinmann might be 1mm larger at most, i'll know for sure once i get those calipers.
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