Rear OLN spacing

[Johnymak]

I'm looking to put a set of 700c wheels on a build

My current dropout rear wheel hub OLN is 130mm

The 700c wheels OLN is 124
With qiuck release could I add washers either side to secure and align the wheel

 

[Yellow Saddle]

I'm looking to put a set of 700c wheels on a build

My current dropout rear wheel hub OLN is 130mm

The 700c wheels OLN is 124
With qiuck release could I add washers either side to secure and align the wheel

No don't do that because the washers will take up the axle length that's supposed to sit inside the drop-out.

Just squeeze it in. If it is an aluminium or carbon frame the squeeze will be hard to do.

If you want to use the wheel permanently, you'll have to sort out the hub with a new axle and re-dish.

 

[Johnymak]

No don't do that because the washers will take up the axle length that's supposed to sit inside the drop-out.

Just squeeze it in. If it is an aluminium or carbon frame the squeeze will be hard to do.

If you want to use the wheel permanently, you'll have to sort out the hub with a new axle and re-dish.

Sorry should of mentioned its a reynolds steel 531 frame

 

[Ajax Bay]

For the avoidance of doubt, when @Yellow Saddle says "Just squeeze it in" I think he means slot the wheel that the OP has measured as 124 OLN into the 130 OLN dropouts, and tighten up the QR lever till it's tight, tight (the OP is having to force the 531 chainstays closer by 3mm each on top of normal secure QR tightness). Reiterate this a one ride option unless the OP's risk appetite is voracious. The failure mechanism will most likely be the axle slipping in the dropouts while riding (at a moment of 'extra power'), the wheel/tyre binding against a chainstay, and some loss of rubber from the (suddenly non-rotating and therefore) skidding rear tyre. Refit in the dropouts and complete short (hopefully) ride. On examination (servicing the hub) the axle may have broken.

 

[tommaguzzi]

or put the chainstays in a vice without the wheel in situ and then squeeze them together a little bit.
thats what i'd do.

 

[Ajax Bay]

or put the chainstays in a vice without the wheel in situ and then squeeze them together a little bit.
thats what i'd do.

How do you ensure that both seatstay/chainstay pairs move in by 3mm each (as opposed to two different figures) to ensure the wheel mounts centrally?

 

[mickle]

Take it to a decent bike shop and have them cold set the drop outs to your preferred OLND. They'll also check the relative alignment of the dropouts and the alignment of the rear triangle to the main tubes.

 

[tommaguzzi]

bicycles arn't F1 cars, a millimetre here or there will make no difference.
I recently opened up the stays on a bike of mine to take a disc brake wheel using a car jack. It runs just fine.

 

[EltonFrog]

bicycles arn't F1 cars, a millimetre here or there will make no difference.
I recently opened up the stays on a bike of mine to take a disc brake wheel using a car jack. It runs just fine.

Car jack! Brilliant, I wish I’d thought of that.

 

[rogerzilla]

Measure the protrusion beyond the locknuts. It's usually 5.5mm on each side. You'll still have 2.5mm if you add a 3mm spacer under each locknut, and that's fine.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html

 

[Ajax Bay]

I recently opened up the stays on a bike of mine to take a disc brake wheel using a car jack.

All good. But the OP has a 124mm OLN wheel(hub) to fit into a 130mm OLN dropouts (as I read the OP). How would you use your car jack to reduce the frame dropout distance? I think @rogerzilla 's suggestion of adding a 3mm spacer/locknut each end would do the trick.

 

[Johnymak]

Car jack! Brilliant, I wish I’d thought of that.

My spare car jack has just found a purpose
Thanks tommaguzzi

 

[rogerzilla]

Noooo! Just respace the hub. The slightest axle protrusion is adequate to locate the wheel, since it is actually held in place by friction when the QR is fastened. Massive clamping force, serrated locknuts.

 

[Ajax Bay]

My spare car jack has just found a purpose

Did you read my question to @tommaguzzi ? What do you think his answer will be and accordingly what "purpose" (for your spare car jack) have you in mind?
Heed @rogerzilla

 

[tommaguzzi]

like i said bicycles arn't F1 cars. everything i mentioned i have tried in the past and i know it and it works for me.
i posted my solution because i thought i was helping, anyone is free to do whatever they like and if they want to spend hundreds at a bike or engineering shop to get 3mm adjustment to their frame they are welcome to go right on ahead.
i am not getting into an internet argument about it, so this will be my last comment on this thread.