Thread: Mavic 501 Hub - 126 to 130 Axle
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Old 10-19-09 | 10:34 AM
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I thought of an 8 speed as well. There are a number of warnings about bent axles as a result. I would maintain that the Mavic axles might be strong enough. This is what it looks like:



Clearly, there isn't enough room for an 8 speed and 126 spacing!
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