Thread: 75mm hub in a 100mm fork?
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Old 03-22-14 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
Could you get a longer axle with the same thread and add spacers to get to 100 mm ?
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First make sure the axle is long enough, then add spacers. If you have a drill you can open up 6mm brake bolt spacers, otherwise its a bunch of 5/16" washers. It's the same if the axle is too short but you'll also need to spring for a longer axle.
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