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switched rims now axle spacer doesnt fit
« on: May 26, 2025, 09:57:48 AM »
swapped out a dented rim on my g5 with a spare rim and tire I had.  I swapped over the bearing spacer, discs and disc spacers. now I cant get the wheel installed because it seems the axle spacer is a tad too long, its pushing the fork lower out a little. is it possible the rim center is a bit wider than what I had?  both are boriannis rims, the one I used was from a t3
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Re: switched rims now axle spacer doesnt fit
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2025, 10:23:10 AM »
T3 and G5 spoked wheels are identical. Sounds like you've installed the "disc spacers" (bearing carriers) on the wrong sides. The one with the bearing fully inserted and retained by a circlip goes on the right side (with axle spacer), the one with the bearing out flush with the alloy casting goes on the left (against the shoulder of the axle).
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Re: switched rims now axle spacer doesnt fit
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2025, 10:54:31 AM »
Dang Charlie, thats exactly what I forgot to check.  I was trying to do everything as fast as possible as I had something else to do. your the best !!!!

 

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