You tell him that the distance on the RH side has to be set so the 5sp
freewheel has the correct chainline.
The LH side then gets the spacers to fill out the frame width and the wheel
is trued to the overall width so the dishing goes to where ever the rim
centers up.
Tell him that many real bike criterium and time trialers used to and still
do this because the need for many ratios is unnecessary on flat courses and
with dedicated bicycles the wheel can be stronger and lighter.
Besides, you're the customer, you're paying, do it right, or you'll take
your business elsewhere.
If he knew anything about building wheels, he wouldn't be asking stupid
questions.
Ted Ernst
Palos Verdes Estates
CA 90274 USA
> I'm trying to get my LBS wheel builder to make me a rear wheel using a
> 6 speed axle hub (i.e. 126.5 mm) but dished to take a 5 speed freewheel.
>
> He's having trouble understanding why I've asked him to move 6.5
> mm of spacers from the drive side to the non-drive side. He's used to
> dealing with 9/10 speed gizmos where there's no diff.
>
> Any tips on how I can make a persuasive case to the benighted young fella?
>
> Emanuel Lowi
> Montreal, Quebec
>
>
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