Re: [CR]Re:126 into 120

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From: "Peter Jon White" <PeterJonWhite@PeterWhiteCycles.com>
To: <LouDeeter@aol.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <67.125cfc15.2c14fe3a@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re:126 into 120
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 17:18:22 -0400


I've run thousands of miles with
> "temporary" spreading from 120 to 126 and 126 to 130 but I suspect that is
> probably a no-no for a nice frame. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL

Lou,

With every pedal stroke, you flex the chain and seat stays more than you do when inserting a 126mm hub in a frame aligned to 120mm. There is simply no reason to be concerned about this.

Peter Jon White Peter White Cycles 24 Hall Rd. Hillsborough, NH 03244 603 478 0900 Phone 603 478 0902 Phax http://www.PeterWhiteCycles.com

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