Axle Size VS Fork Dropout Size

[aka_locojoe]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks guys.

 

[Hooch]

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]

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.