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Old 08-19-14 | 09:29 PM
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Bikes: 1980s and 1990s steel: CyclePro, Nishiki, Schwinn, SR, Trek........

Originally Posted by Angry_Monkey
....... If not, I can go with modern 130MM skewers and cut a couple extra threads if needed (is there a standard thread size?)......
You will not be able to cut additional threads on a good skewer because the axle is heat treated cro-mo and the threads are rolled before heat treating - like spokes. The threads on the one I have is M5x0.8.

On a budget; go with the 130mm, and if it will not screw on far enough, put a serrated washer in between the frame and the end of the skewer.
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