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Old 01-14-17 | 08:40 PM
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"Freewheel stop" - what/where is it?

Good Evening All;


Trying to determine what the proper axle spacer sizes should be, and have come across some posts on the forum that refer to measurements from "freewheel stop" to drive side lock nut.


What part of the freewheel corresponds to this referenced "freewheel stop"?


Thanks in advance,
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Sounds a bit archaic, but I can only imagine that the "freewheel stop" is the shoulder at the inner terminus of the threads on the DS of the hub against which the freewheel will abut when it is tightened onto the threads of the hub.
Install the freewheel loosely, or install the cassette on the freehub body (if so equipped) and stack the spacers and install the locknut so that you will have 2mm or so of locknut protruding past the outer edge of the freewheel or cassette lockring. That orta do it.................
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Old 01-14-17 | 09:11 PM
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Yea You mean The shoulder of the Hub of a Freewheel Hub..


If you have a free-hub you are making up your own language

Look up shop manuals with pictures specific to what you have.
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Originally Posted by drstack
Good Evening All;


Trying to determine what the proper axle spacer sizes should be, and have come across some posts on the forum that refer to measurements from "freewheel stop" to drive side lock nut.


What part of the freewheel corresponds to this referenced "freewheel stop"?


Thanks in advance,
Dave

Look at another Free Wheel equipped bike and note how far the smallest cog is from the drop out.
You basically want the minimal amount without the chain rubbing anything.
Put the rest of the spacing on the NDS. More is better, since it reduces dish.
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Old 01-17-17 | 09:51 AM
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Yes, i adjust spacers so there's about 2mm gap between chain and dropout. Miminizes dish for maximum strength.
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