90mm hub with 100mm fork
08-28-07, 04:38 PM
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90mm hub with 100mm fork
hi,
i have a front wheel with a 90mm hub (came off of a custom TT bike from the 80s). I'd like to use it on a bike with a fork that is made for a 100mm hub. does anyone see any potential problems with adding a 5mm spacer on each end? could this cause the load to be applied to the axle and bearings incorrectly? etc.
thanks in advance
i have a front wheel with a 90mm hub (came off of a custom TT bike from the 80s). I'd like to use it on a bike with a fork that is made for a 100mm hub. does anyone see any potential problems with adding a 5mm spacer on each end? could this cause the load to be applied to the axle and bearings incorrectly? etc.
thanks in advance
08-28-07, 05:02 PM
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I don't particularly think you would have any real issues with it. I'm assuming that you are going to be installing a longer axle to make up the difference, yes? I wouldn't use it for loaded touring or anything, but general riding shouldn't really hurt anything.
08-29-07, 01:56 PM
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hmmm... that doesn't sound all that reassuring. if there are any negative effects (i.e. nothing loaded) then a hub swap will be in order
08-29-07, 03:10 PM
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what kind of fork are you using?
my first thought was to just put the wheel in and go... 5mm of space (on each side) on a steel fork would be fine.
my first thought was to just put the wheel in and go... 5mm of space (on each side) on a steel fork would be fine.
08-29-07, 03:19 PM
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