Originally Posted by
bradtx
One of my touring bikes uses an AceraX 7S hub that has a ~12 mm NDS spacer (135 mm spacing). A reduction of spacer and axle width along with redishing the rim would allow it to be used in a 126 mm OLD frame. I'd match it to a 27" Sun CR18 rim. Talk this over with your instructor.
I'm in favor of using 130 mm hubs in 126 mm spaced road frames, but may not be a keen idea where the seat and chain stays are under greater strees to begin with when loaded.
Brad
PS Using thinner spacers and a shorter axle also applies to a 130 mm spaced freehub.
Brad,
I'm, pretty sure I'm at 135mm (???) already, even with the screw-on freewheel hub, a recent-manufacture 700C rear wheel really did just drop right in. I dunno what odd permutation of components Schwinn was using in '89.
Mike