Thread: Rear hub help.
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Old 07-13-16 | 03:58 PM
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cny-bikeman
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Originally Posted by Ben.Addy
The spacer on the freewheel side has a smaller spacer (than) the other side. Would it hurt my bike if I don't have any spacer on the freewheel side and put it on the other side? Also I used all of the spacers that came off but I might have lost one but I don't think I did. If I just take ordinary washers that are the same size as the others could I put those on?
That does not make sense. Something is missing in your explanation, as having a smaller spacer does not match with having too much space.

As for spacers, any spacer you use just needs to have a large enough hole to fit over the axle but small enough overall diameter so it does not interfere with the freewheel. But adding spacers to the freewheel side will just move the wheel further to the right. I would strongly advise you to get the help of a bike co-op, knowledgeable friend or a bike shop.
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