Karma Wheelset - SS experiment

[SilverSurfer]

A pair of Deore-hubbed wheels that are in pretty good condition - except that I cut down the rear axle in line with the locknuts to allow for some chain tensioning (a la Sheldon Brown) as described here:

http://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html

To Quote Sheldon:

I have been experimenting with a more drastic solution: on my Bianchi Osprey, I have cut the rear axle short so that it doesn't protrude past the surfaces of the locknuts. Thus, only the quick-release skewer goes through the dropouts. Since the skewer is quite a bit thinner than the actual axle, this gives me considerably more adjustment room.

If the skewer is properly tightened, the axle is held in place by the friction of the locknuts being pressed against the inside of the dropouts. If this were not the case, horizontal dropouts would not be usable, since the forward pull on the chain creates a larger force against the axle than supporting the rider's weight does. Just to be on the safe side, I am carrying a spare skewer along with my spare tube.

The wheels (uncut) can be seen on my Caribou:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=160537

I never had a problem with them and I rode them over some rough stuff quite a few times - however I had the niggling doubt of 'what if...' at the back of my mind. So I accept no responsibility if they fail.

You could just stick a new axle in of course...

Collection from South Yorkshire (or Coventry area, as I visit every week) only.

 

[paulvandermoolen]

Would you ship at costs? Then i would love them...

 

[SilverSurfer]

Possibly but I could do without the hassle of packing them and waiting for couriers etc. I'll let you know if I don't get interest locally, cheers

 

[Logic.Al]

Any chance of delivering to stoke on your way to coventry?

 

[SilverSurfer]

Some people...

 

[whayne]

Hi,

Sent You a PM

Regards

 

[GasPipeWarrior]

What days of the week are you in Coventry?