Thread: Is the 5mm from 130 to 135 Really That Important?
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Old 01-09-07 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by lordconqueror
I measured the rear dropout of the Redline frame I am planning to build up, and it measured 131mm. So I am assuming that the frame was designed to use 130mm hubs. But would it really kill the frame (and me) to try and use a wheel with a 135mm hub?
Not likely to be a problem in practice.

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