Originally Posted by
Bandera
Am I missing something in assuming that one could fit a 5spd FW onto a 126 spaced hub (which would be properly dished for that axle spacing) and just set the high gear limit screw in to prevent shifting beyond the 5psd top cog?
Yes, you could just use the limit screws that way, but you'd lose the better bracing you'd have if you dished it for 5-speed. If/when you decide to use a 6-speed block, you'd just move the spacers and re-dish the wheel.