Measuring rear hub/dropouts
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Measuring rear hub/dropouts
I have a 2004 Giant touring OCR. I've read that it takes a 135mm rear hub. When I measure the inside distance on the dropouts..it measures 132mm. I want to be sure before I order a new rear wheel/hub. The bike is aluminum...so I'm assuming bending is not an option?
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I have a 2004 Giant touring OCR. I've read that it takes a 135mm rear hub. When I measure the inside distance on the dropouts..it measures 132mm. I want to be sure before I order a new rear wheel/hub. The bike is aluminum...so I'm assuming bending is not an option?
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Thank you for that information! I just remeasured... it's more like 131mm. So I'm thinking I should try for a 130mm hub. I wonder why 135mm is the published width? Anyhoo... thanks again!
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This lists a Deore hub- 135mm
https://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/...spx?item=31495
I'm disc brake ignorant, but don't you have to make sure you get it correct for the rotor to line up?
What hub do you have?
https://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/...spx?item=31495
I'm disc brake ignorant, but don't you have to make sure you get it correct for the rotor to line up?
What hub do you have?