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Old 06-02-08 | 10:02 AM
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rear wheel spacing

I just got a new frame that is 123 mm in the rear, but the previous owner used a wheel with the standard 120 spacing.

I'm getting a new wheelset but I'm not sure if I should go with 120 or 123, what do you guys think?
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Old 06-02-08 | 10:04 AM
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You can just tighten down the frame that extra 3mm. Or add a spacer(s) to get your rear wheel to 123 if you go with a 120 wheelset (which is likely what is happening when you buy the 123 anyways).

Just be sure to maintain a straight chainline either way.
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