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Old 07-16-21, 05:51 AM
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SkinGriz
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Originally Posted by mrv
Question on cold setting the MTB frame - why not just add spacers to the hub?
I've cold set a road frame from 126 to 130mm.
I also bought a vintage rear hub to keep the spacing at 124mm (I think, it seemed odd, it wasn't 120mm or 126. The frame is a mid-70s Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2.).

I'm a fan of coaster brake single speeding for rainy season dirt road riding. My coaster brake wheel needs a re-build. Keeps breaking spokes.
^ This. I think wheels bigger than 20” and coaster brakes are hard on spokes.

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