Rides4Fun
Finally riding a big boys bike
Folks,
I’ve learned so much here, but am still a newbie in many respects, which prompts my question. I have a set up drop center wheels I picked up a few years ago (not sure what brand they are) and was trying to put the front wheel on my newly acquired mid-30’s Hawthorne Motorbike.
The drop outs are 3 3/4” out-to-out and the axle length is 5 3/8” and the drop outs are open one one side and closed on the other. Can’t get the axle in the drop out while in the wheel and can’t thread the axle all the way through. Please see the photos.
Can someone let me know what I doing wrong, why it won’t work and/ or what my options are? I’m not the most mechanically inclined- hard to admit- but sincerely would appreciate a clear explanation to help. I’ve searched threads, but am still missing something with regard to understanding.
Thank you very much,
Barry
I’ve learned so much here, but am still a newbie in many respects, which prompts my question. I have a set up drop center wheels I picked up a few years ago (not sure what brand they are) and was trying to put the front wheel on my newly acquired mid-30’s Hawthorne Motorbike.
The drop outs are 3 3/4” out-to-out and the axle length is 5 3/8” and the drop outs are open one one side and closed on the other. Can’t get the axle in the drop out while in the wheel and can’t thread the axle all the way through. Please see the photos.
Can someone let me know what I doing wrong, why it won’t work and/ or what my options are? I’m not the most mechanically inclined- hard to admit- but sincerely would appreciate a clear explanation to help. I’ve searched threads, but am still missing something with regard to understanding.
Thank you very much,
Barry