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Reynolds 531 frame repair?

  • 16-08-2009 10:02am
    #1
    16hill16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭


    Hi All,
    I have an old super galaxy which for sentiMENTAL reasons I wish to get back into production , given its age it's in good nick.
    However although the wheels are true , they are old & I just wouldn't trust them on a downhill , I have a fear that they are near end of life and don't wish
    to be using them when they fail!
    So the rear dropouts on the frame are 120mm , I'd like to convert to 700c wheels which generally are 130mm and was wondering if anyone knows of a local (Irish) frame builder/ repairer to advise on / extend the dropouts to 130mm?
    BTW I have seen sheldon's method and it scares me !
    http://sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html

    Failing this , any ideas on obtaining new 120mm hubs ?


Comments

  • #2
    Tawfee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 200 ✭✭Tawfee


    16hill16, have you tried just basically wedging a 130mm wheel into the dropouts. I've a 531c frame with a 126mm rear spacing & i've been using it as a 10 speed for a couple of years now.


  • #3
    Húrin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,045 ✭✭✭Húrin


    I don't see what's so terrifying about Sheldon's advice.


  • #4
    16hill16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭16hill16


    Tawfee
    how do you find getting the wheel in & out for a puncture repair ?
    i was thinking of using an axle & gradually stretching the frame wider
    my frame is 120mm and its very tight getting a 700c wheel into it
    not something i want to be doing on the side of a road
    I was hoping to get an "expert" to do it , to ensure the frame stays true
    looks like my frame apprenticeship begins ..


  • #5
    niceonetom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭niceonetom


    Option 1) man up and grab a 2x4.

    Option 2) man up and go fixed. 120mm is standard track hub width.

    Either way I think you should get some wheels built up on 27" rims rather than go for 700c.


  • #6
    16hill16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭16hill16


    niceonetom
    option 2 going fixie at my fitness level would kill me on the first hill
    option 1 I'd like to perfect this approach first before attempting on my beloved galaxy
    option 3 I did consider a wheel rebuild but my existing 120mm hubs aren't great
    any idea on where to get new/newish 27 1/4 freewheel hubs ?


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