Originally Posted by
nlerner
Here’s a pic of an early 120mm Phil hub and 5-speed freewheel. Only 2-3mm of space by my measurement.
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That one would be fun to actually measure.
There are at least three "steps" outward starting with the step on the smallest cog itself, then with what looks like two more larger steps on the body itself?
I imagine that if the axle cap "teeth" settled into a worn spot on an alloy dropout that the body might not turn freely!
Campag and especially Phil hubs weren't made with the expectation of bolt-on claw-hanger hardware impeding the chain clearance, but which hasn't stopped me and my Dremel from making things fit.
I've ridden rubbing freewheels until they stopped rubbing, just one ride was needed!