i have recently purchased a wheelset that is built around a pair
of pellesier hubs. i don't know exactly how old they are, but i
would guess from appearances no earlier than the 1970's.
while wrestling with the freewheel i noticed thew rear hub looked
a little odd. when i put it in a truing stand, the OLD came
out to 115. this seemed odd, so i checked it against all the
other rear wheels i have, and it was indeed narrower than
the other 5 speed wheels i have.
then i realized what was botering me in the first place about
the hub. the rear axle has been cut down to a shorter length
with a saw. i am at a loss for an explanation, and would
appreciate anyone's better informed ideas.
yr obdt svt
Stephen Fredette
Hull, Massachusetts