Hubs for screw on freewheels question .
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I have used a Maillard (Sachs) 6-speed block on two different 5-speed hubs (both Campag) and as the Maillard 6 blocks were about the same width as a Regina 5-speed, both would fit a 120mm rear dropout spacing. Using a 7-speed Maillard hub on a 5-speed hub would require a longer spindle and quick release and packing washers, and a 126mm rear dropout spacing (or cold setting a 120mm frame). If using an existing 5-speed wheel, the wheel will need re-dishing.
Yes, the hub shells are the same. It's the axle length and/or spacers on the axle that differ for 5, 6 and 7-speed.
Beware though that there are three different types of freewheel threads; English, Italian and (the rarer) French threading. English and Italian are often considered interchangeable, but French isn't. For more information see: http://sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html#threading
Beware though that there are three different types of freewheel threads; English, Italian and (the rarer) French threading. English and Italian are often considered interchangeable, but French isn't. For more information see: http://sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html#threading
