You're probably right. I just checked the rear spacing and it came out to be 126mm. I also read, on sheldon's website, that the spindles can be replaced with Japanese ones made for Italian bottom brackets (70mm). What are the some of the names of the companies that carry these spindles? I don't have the tools to open the BB up but my very old local bikeshop should...I hope. I'll probably go in and ask from some help on friday.