MacRetro chat and rides thread

[clockworkgazz]

so did the forks look ok eck?

yup

coolio

 

[big.eck]

huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge steerer and just some tiny marks which will touch up no problem , hell if i can find my black paint pen i'll do it for you

 

[clockworkgazz]

who says size doesn't matter

 

[RobMac]

Road bike question : Does anybody know the measurement between the rear drop outs to accommodate a typical 8 speed Shimano road hub?

Ta!

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[dyna-ti]

Road bike question : Does anybody know the measurement between the rear drop outs to accommodate a typical 8 speed Shimano road hub?

Ta!

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Road hubs are standard 130mm aren't they :?

 

[Mr Panda]

My Bianchi/Campag 9sp is 130mm

 

[RobMac]

Thanks guys

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[velomaniac]

130mm most modern roadbikes, 135mm touring bikes, hybrids, mountainbikes. I'm surprised road bikes have not adopted 135mm standard as well :?

 

[clockworkgazz]

anyone got a 100mm fork that they want to swap for a 80mm sid?

 

[dyna-ti]

130mm most modern roadbikes, 135mm touring bikes, hybrids, mountainbikes. I'm surprised road bikes have not adopted 135mm standard as well :?

That might be for narrower profile on the wheels :? less wind resistance maybe