Bullseye hubs

[Swede]

Can I convert BMX hubs to MTB? I’m assuming the shells are the same but it’s just the axles/spacing that need adjusting?

 

[Once A Hero]

Yes. You’ll need a longer axle and the correct number of spacers.
Instructions within this thread amongst other locations on the site probably;
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/bullseye-hub-service-instructions.420571/

 

[Swede]

Thanks!

 

[Swede]

Won the eBay auction last night but how easy is it to find a 143mm axle plus spare washers?

 

[Dr Dremel]

Won the eBay auction last night but how easy is it to find a 143mm axle plus spare washers?

Very
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/repro-mig-ird-ringle-bullseye-cook-syncros-fat-wtb.332892/(in the 1st post quite far down )

 

[Swede]

This is easier than I thought... Something's bound to go wrong!

 

[M-Power]

A guy called Nev payne makes these. Hit him up on his FB profile

 

[Nabeaquam]

I used Bullseye Hubs in late 1980s on BMX builds for my kids. They’re more hype than good in my opinion. Racers here would try them and the sell them. They need constant bearing play adjustments as they come easily loose. Other wise they’re good. The reason racers here got rid of them was the bearing issue. Perhaps they weren’t good, slightly defective during this period.

 

[Swede]

The hubs have arrived and they’re MTB’s not BMX (they came with a 143mm axle), which is great .

However, with the four/seven washer set up, the OLD measures 132mm. I can move the locking rings out but then there’s a lot of lateral play. Two more washers would get me to 135mm.

 

[Nabeaquam]

The hubs have arrived and they’re MTB’s not BMX (they came with a 143mm axle), which is great .

However, with the four/seven washer set up, the OLD measures 132mm. I can move the locking rings out but then there’s a lot of lateral play. Two more washers would get me to 135mm.View attachment 748974View attachment 748975View attachment 748976View attachment 748977

They look new, no spoke lacing marks I can see. Beautiful.