Re-spacing Phil Wood track hubs

[imeself]

Hello all,

Long time lurker, first time general discussion poster. I have a set of Phil Wood high flange track hubs. Is it possible to re-space these from 120mm to 130mm? They have the bolt in axle not the bolt through axle(not sure why I stated that, most on here probably know PW hubs). I guess maybe Phil Wood should be contacted directly? Thanks for the time and effort.

[imeself]

This thread can die now, I just got my answer. And I still cannot figure out how to delete a post. Thanks.

[markie]

Ive got a phil wood rear hub set at 130mm. It is possible we could trade axles and ends....

I'll find a picture for you in a little while.

[imeself]

Hey Markie,

You posted in my other thread and I think our hubs may be different. If they are the same, that will work if I decide on a frame with 130mm spacing. Here is a link to the harris page that shows the phil hub I have: http://sheldonbrown.com/images/hub-phil.gif

Thanks for the time.

Todd

[imeself]

Maybe this thread shouldn't die. How wold re-spacing the phil hub change the the chainline? If I went with say, a Cross-Check frame, would that greatly reduce the chainring I could use? I don't expect specifics but maybe a general idea of what the repercussions might be, if any. I have about as much experience as a bike mechanic as I do with dating supermodels. Thanks for the time. Todd

[Peter P.]

I know this might sound obvious, but you should contact Phil Wood.

I bought a Phil Wood cassette hub and mistakenly spec'd the wrong axle width. They sent me a new endcap for free!

If your hubs are designed like mine, you'll insert a 5mm allen wrench into each end of the axle and turn. The axle and endcap will come off. Screw the new pieces on and you're done. Chainline will be perfect.

[imeself]

I'll do that. Thanks to everyone who helped in this thread. Todd