Originally Posted by
masi61
I found an external spline lock ring that was low profile enough to solve my clearance issue. It is a lower grade “Tourney” stamped steel lockring. It looks kind of crude compared to the pretty aluminum one but I guess can be thinner because it is still. I will include a picture shortly. Now I can proceed with having the White Industry wheels built.
I was going to suggest just this--these are being used on several expensive bicycles, just because there isn't a great solution for a low-profile lockring that needs to clear frame/fork obstructions.