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davej

01-19-10 10:42 PM

front hub on a rear wheel?

I'm somewhat interested in building up a spare rear wheel by using a bolt on cog on a disc brake mount (a la velo solo, etc). I have a spare front disc brake hub laying around and I'm wondering how possible it would be to swap out the axle and space it to act as a rear hub. Anyone done this? Any reason why I shouldn't give it a shot?

Ex Pres

01-19-10 10:45 PM

Have you considered chainline issues?

reptilezs

01-19-10 10:47 PM

the velo solo faq has everything you need to know

AEO	01-19-10 10:49 PM

ditto, read the faq.

operator

01-19-10 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davej (Post 10293312)

Been done and possible.

davej

01-19-10 10:55 PM

Ah, didn't realize they went into it on the site. Should've checked beforehand. Thanks for the replies, everyone.

JohnDThompson

01-20-10 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator (Post 10293335)

Been done and possible.

Ancient history, even.

Steev

01-20-10 04:24 PM

I've done it. Used a 10mm axle and cones from a spare rear hub, spacers arranged for no dish on a 130mm OLD, the chain line came out at 46mm, perfect for the outer ring of a road double. Can't tell you about the longevity off the smaller wheel bearings, I haven't ridden enough to find out.

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