Re: [CR]Spacers for fixed hubs?

(Example: Framebuilders:Dario Pegoretti)

Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 18:25:33 -0400
From: "Joe Bender-Zanoni" <joebz@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Spacers for fixed hubs?
To: Warren & Elizabeth <warbetty@sympatico.ca>, Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <414C6C4A.5030004@sympatico.ca>


This should be decided by the chainline. Sight back from the chainwheel or use a steel rule.

Joe Bender-Zanoni
Great Notch, NJ


----- Original Message -----
From: Warren & Elizabeth
To: Classic Rendezvous
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: [CR]Spacers for fixed hubs?



>
> I just received this very cool 30's BR drum brake
> fixed hub from Mr Stone. Yes, this three (four?)
> pound wonder has reverse threads for a lockring.
> However, when I spun on a flanged BSA cog and lock
> ring, there is a slight gap between the two,
> preventing the lockring from doing it's job.
>
> The question is, do I put a spacer/washer between
> the cog and lockring or inboard of the cog to push
> it out the required distance? Or will either
> method suffice?
>
> TIA
>
> Warren (wait till you see my fixed gear roadster)
> Young
> Toronto