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Due to impending new frame (and therefore new hub standards, obviously) I'm needing a rear wheel rebuilding from 142mm to 148mm. I'd prefer to go with the boost adapters and a re-dish rather than splashing out on a whole new hub. Is there anyone in particular that comes recommended in the Fife-ish area?
If you get the kit with a washer on each side and a disc spacer then you won't need to re-dish
Are they the cheapo things I've seen on eBay? Wouldn't a washer/spacer on each side affect the chain line?
If you need a wheel built, Ryan's Bikes in Inverkeithing is apparently good.
Depending on the adaptor you may not need to redish. Even if you do it is about 0.25-0.5 turns of a spoke key. I did it myself, having never built a wheel, and it stayed true and lasted 2 years without another thought.
https://mtzoom.com/products/standard-to-boost-thru-axle-hub-adapters?variant=23655401586788
I've been using the front version of this for ages and it's been fine.
Hm interested. So the rear wheel doesn't need a re-dish with that adapter?
Leslie bike shop??
Cheers folks. I'll give the adapter a try and see how I get on.
If that doesnt work I'll recommend Ryans Bikes in Inverkeithing, Ive some of his wheel builds and they are solid.
Admittedly, I am more XC than anything.
If you get the bits to Edinburgh I'll build for a nice red
Cheers Al. I'll keep that offer in my back pocket should the spacers not work too well on their own.
Nice red - you mean like Buckfast, right?