Thread: 126mm to 120mm Freewheel Hub Conversions.
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Old 12-05-15 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
Tipo hubs also came in 126mm OLD, so be sure to measure.

And, it seems, most hi-flange Tipo hubs turn out to be French-threaded, which can be a challenging determination.

This the result of these hubs being spec'd on some popular French bikes, like the Gitane TDF.

Tipo hubs from an Atala will not have the French-threading problem.
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