126 mm to 130 mm cassette/hub fit

[vav]

Hi forum;

I got a Merckx (Kessels) frame 126 mm rear spacing. I want to put a modern 130 mm freehub with 7 spd cassette + spacer but my LBS said that it will probably be rubbing between chain and chainstays when gear is on the smallest cog. Is the LBS right?

The freehub takes 8-9-10 spd and 7 with spacer. They are Ksyrium Equipe

The frame has been already expanded to fit the wheel btw.

[professerr]

I, and many others I believe, have done this without any chain rub as you describe. Several threads on this around here I believe. I put a new White Industries 10 speed, Shimano hub on a 1980's Italian frame (Chesini), spaced at 126 (i.e. not cold set to 130). No problem.

I've never read or heard about anyone who has done this having a problem. Others please chime in if you've actually heard of anyone having chain rub, bent axel, etc.

[vav]

That's my impression but the guy at the LBS just planted some doubt...

[oldpotatoe]

Hi forum;

I got a Merckx (Kessels) frame 126 mm rear spacing. I want to put a modern 130 mm freehub with 7 spd cassette + spacer but my LBS said that it will probably be rubbing between chain and chainstays when gear is on the smallest cog. Is the LBS right?

The freehub takes 8-9-10 spd and 7 with spacer. They are Ksyrium Equipe

The frame has been already expanded to fit the wheel btw.

No, they aren't right. Put the wheel in there and add a chain to see.

[witcombusa]

Hi forum;

I got a Merckx (Kessels) frame 126 mm rear spacing. I want to put a modern 130 mm freehub with 7 spd cassette + spacer but my LBS said that it will probably be rubbing between chain and chainstays when gear is on the smallest cog. Is the LBS right?

The freehub takes 8-9-10 spd and 7 with spacer. They are Ksyrium Equipe

The frame has been already expanded to fit the wheel btw.

That's a shame...couldn't just leave her be with period kit could ya :no: