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[Closed] Any UK suppliers sell 130mm to 135mm hub converters❓

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One of these. I've got 2 on order from China but I suspect they are held in limbo at the moment because of Covid/Brexit braking the space time continuum...
Anywhere that sells them in the UK?

Cheers.

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 12:49 am
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That looks like the perfect justification to buy a lathe.

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 7:25 am
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2.5mm each side...

Look at it on a ruler than just chuck the wheel in and wait for your adapters.

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 7:31 am
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What's the frame? I can remember a time when a lot if bikes seems to come out at 132.5mm and would "spring" in either direction.

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 9:08 am
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Look at it on a ruler than just chuck the wheel

I've used that line in similar threads in the past. 😁

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 11:00 am
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Yeah, I'd totally be ok with bodging it and just putting the wheel inn normally but this is to cure an odd issue on a turbo trainer...😉

So do actually need the adapter on this occasion.

Agree, a lathe would be nice but spendy.lol

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 11:24 am
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Our Turbo came with one, which we use as our rear wheels are 130mm.

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 4:22 pm
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this is to cure an odd issue on a turbo trainer…😉

Ah, sorry my advice was way off the mark then. Maybe one of the nice 3D printer owners would help you out?

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 5:26 pm
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^^ Probably mess to be made of alloy/steel really. I know metal can be printed but I'm guessing the average hobbyist owner is printing in plastic. Ok to of that, it really is to resolve the smallest of issues.

A creaking noise. Long story and the adapter might not even cure it.😂

The Chinese one will get here in the end. It's probably stuck in a container unit on the coast.😁

 
Posted : 13/12/2020 10:46 pm
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I used a DT adapter from SJS Cycles. It added 5mm to non-drive side which suited me find as I didn't want to upset the chainline.

Improved tyre clearance*, no more winding QR against dropouts to close them, and satisfied my OCD. £12 well spent 😀

*not by much, but still

 
Posted : 14/12/2020 6:33 am
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@13thfloormonk

Hi there, you got a link to the adapter you used mate?

Cheers!

 
Posted : 14/12/2020 7:02 am
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Sorry, I realise now this would only work for DT hubs...

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/hub-spares/dt-swiss-rear-qr-hub-spacer-nondriveside-135mm-hbdt990/

 
Posted : 14/12/2020 8:04 am

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