Originally Posted by
CdCf
I think the point was to use the modern width of 135 mm, but with a shallower cassette body holding just 3-5 sprockets, allowing the drive-side flange to be moved out by perhaps as much as 20-25 mm.
yeah that's what I meant. I see I'm not the first person to think of this.
cyccommute, good points, my perspective on the possible 'need' for this was somewhat influenced by ideas of heavily loaded bikes. yknow once the cars are all gone.
but yes right now, I'm sure that retrogrouch is right and the majority benefit more from having more speeds.
hillrider, I had forgotten that dropout spacing has increased over the years. My old 10 speed is closer to 130 than 120 though. maybe it got bent or something.
it doesn't seem like it would be very hard for shimano to make an appropriate hub, if they wanted to.