I need some clarification
#1
I need some clarification
My wheels have the standard 120mm track spacing. My conversion is 126mm, so spacers would be needed. Could I just go to the hardware store and pick up some washers?
One more thing, my front hub is 100mm, while my fork is 96mm. Would cold setting work?
I've searched.
One more thing, my front hub is 100mm, while my fork is 96mm. Would cold setting work?
I've searched.
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,544
Likes: 1
You can probably just use washers but it may affect your chain line. I'll let people with more experience chime in.
As for the fork, that's 2mm off on each side. I wouldn't even bother cold setting it, though theoretically you could.
As for the fork, that's 2mm off on each side. I wouldn't even bother cold setting it, though theoretically you could.
#6
crotchety young dude
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,818
Likes: 0
From: SF, CA
Bikes: IRO Angus; Casati Gold Line; Redline 925; '72 Schwinn Olympic Paramount
(I'm assuming you have a steel frame.)
Cold set the fork, all it takes is a pair of candlesticks and some arm muscle. For the rear, you can skip the spacers and just squeeze your dropouts when you tighten the track nuts.
Cold set the fork, all it takes is a pair of candlesticks and some arm muscle. For the rear, you can skip the spacers and just squeeze your dropouts when you tighten the track nuts.
#8
crotchety young dude
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,818
Likes: 0
From: SF, CA
Bikes: IRO Angus; Casati Gold Line; Redline 925; '72 Schwinn Olympic Paramount
File the fork tips. I had the same issue.





