aka_locojoe Joined Sep 21, 2006 Messages 7,718 Reaction score 1,385 Location Kansas Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Dec 29, 2007 #1 Just wondering what the ill effects would be if any from using a small axled wheel in a fork intended for a larger axle?
Just wondering what the ill effects would be if any from using a small axled wheel in a fork intended for a larger axle?
karfer67 Joined Nov 30, 2006 Messages 6,199 Reaction score 1,381 Location sacramento, ca Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Dec 29, 2007 #2 i am sure it is less than ideal i would use a washer behind the nut. but for a rat bike it should be fine
i am sure it is less than ideal i would use a washer behind the nut. but for a rat bike it should be fine
62Higgins Joined Sep 27, 2006 Messages 370 Reaction score 1 Location Upstate NY Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Dec 29, 2007 #3 Randy, They make some neat little spacers that slide over the end of the axles to make it fit snug. Someone at your LBS must have some lying around. 62H
Randy, They make some neat little spacers that slide over the end of the axles to make it fit snug. Someone at your LBS must have some lying around. 62H
aka_locojoe Joined Sep 21, 2006 Messages 7,718 Reaction score 1,385 Location Kansas Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Dec 29, 2007 #4 Thanks guys.
Hooch Joined Sep 7, 2006 Messages 5,577 Reaction score 101 Location Iowa Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Dec 29, 2007 #5 i think if you use the little washer spacers from a later schwinn that they use to prevent the wheels from falling off it will be near the same size as the modern axle
i think if you use the little washer spacers from a later schwinn that they use to prevent the wheels from falling off it will be near the same size as the modern axle
stephen Joined Dec 27, 2007 Messages 507 Reaction score 5 Location Saddle City Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Dec 30, 2007 #6 Whenever you get a new wheel always save the spacers and nuts from your old one - they can get you out of a tight spot, as I have found out myself.
Whenever you get a new wheel always save the spacers and nuts from your old one - they can get you out of a tight spot, as I have found out myself.
