Old 03-30-17 | 11:19 AM
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zanq
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From: Outside of Ann Arbor, MI

Bikes: Tumbleweed Prospector 29+ Rohloff, 1991 Schwinn High Plains resto-mod 3x8, 1998 Schwinn Homegrown resto-mod 2x9

Rear hubs that easily convert between 130/135mm?

Several years ago I needed a new wheelset for my vintage Schwinn MTB with 130mm spacing so I built up a set of wheels on Shimano 600 (pre-Ultegra, 130mm) 8 speed hubs. The hubs were in decent condition; a minor amount of pitting in the race but they have served their purpose for a commuter/beater bike.

Now that I'm a little older and wiser (and have more money), I should have considered a rear hub that can convert between 130/135mm to gain some flexibility. I'm considering building up a 26" MTB for my wife and could have had another use. A modern road hub is also possible.

I know Chris King Classic hubs use different non-drive side caps to change the spacing of the hub:

King part numbers:
PHB504 axle end 130mm
PHB505 axle end 135mm
PHB506 axle end 140mm

I've read the threads that the lock nuts can be "shaved down" and other methods to remove 5mm from a 135mm hub, but wanted to know what hubs beside the Kings are designed to be adapted? I thought I read something about DT hubs but it wasn't clear.

Thanks!
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