Rear Axle Length

[palanterra]

Searched, but surprisingly cannot find the answer to this seemingly simple question...The details...Older (1970's) 26" "10 Speed Frame"(two chain rings in the front, 5spd freewheel in the back), 120mm rear drop out spacing...Hubs with conventional threaded axles...Rear axle is missing...Was there a "standard" rear axle length for this set-up? If so what was it? Thanks in advance!!

 

[juvela]

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if the cycle 26" wheel rear axle was likely solid as opposed to hollow/quick release

so length not critical as long as it is long enough...


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[WillWork4Parts]

I'm not at home or I'd measure one for you.
I don't think you can beat this price though.

 

[J-wagon]

I have 120mm frame with 5-speed rear wheel 26" bsd 590. Rear axle approx 160mm / 6.3".

 

[palanterra]

Appreciate the replies, thanks!

 

[WillWork4Parts]

I knew there was something I forgot to do when I got home. Roughly 165mm end to end. My calipers don't quite reach that far. Both Schwinn hubs pictured, 1979 low flange and 1978 high flange. Not present here, but Schwinn usually has the thick serrated washers that need a little extra thread room.