Wheel dish and freehub replacement
10-13-06, 09:27 AM
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Wheel dish and freehub replacement
I'm updating and '89 Bridgestone RB-2 by cold-setting the stays to 130mm spacing and putting an 8-speed freehub body on the original 126-spaced rear hub. If I replace the original axle with the axle from a 130mm hub, will I still need to re-dish the wheel?
10-13-06, 10:43 AM
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I'd build it up and see how it turns out. You have a little leeway on the older setups with respect to washer placement and room for the chain in the small cog. You'll be able to re-dish very quickly anyway if you have to -- very easy job.
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Originally Posted by VoodooRada
I'm updating and '89 Bridgestone RB-2 by cold-setting the stays to 130mm spacing and putting an 8-speed freehub body on the original 126-spaced rear hub. If I replace the original axle with the axle from a 130mm hub, will I still need to re-dish the wheel?
10-13-06, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Absolutely! The 4mm that you're adding is all on the drive side.
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