Let's backtrack...
Originally Posted by
specialmonkey
I've read on
bikeforums it's not advisable to make these work in a 126 spaced frame.
True, you don't want to use a hub spaced at 120mm in a 126mm frame.
I don't have any 120 spaced frames... If I were able to find a compatible longer axle, would the skewer still be long enough?
I forgot about the issue of skewer length. This would be a deal breaker for an Ofmega hub (unless you can find one on ebay or somewhere).
You asked about the fragility of the ofmega hub. The skewer nut is aluminum, so you cannot skimp on skewer length. Mine is 153mm long. Yours needs to be in a similar ballpark to use in a 126mm frame. Or you could scrap the Ofmega skewer altogether and use another meant for a 126mm frame.
Can anyone recommend a source for 126 axles that will work?
If the skewer is long enough, I'd like to hear an objection to using a WM 08 in place of the original axle. I can't think of a reason you can't do that or at least try it.
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