Thread: Finding a wheelset for an old frame with uncommon dropout spacing
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Old 07-27-18, 12:05 PM
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IIRC, old Raleighs used a 92mm front hub, I would imagine other bikes did the same. You might be able to find a good used wheel that fits on eBay.

Depending on the condition of the hubs, you can buy a 27" rim and lace it up to your hub. Worst case is a new hub and rim and have it built if you can't find a vintage wheel.

I'm not to keen on spreading the fork dropouts to fit a modern 100mm front hub. Have a shop do it, or replace the fork with a newer one.

John
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