[DTLogic]

What is the advantage of 150mm over 135 hubs?? I am getting ready to buy a new frame and the frame has a choice of either size.

 

[mattmatt86]

In most cases, 150mm gives you a better chain line.

 

[davep]

If you are using the propper bb, the chainline should be correct either way.
That being said, if it is an M3, go with the 150 rear. The narrow crank/bb required for the 135 rear can/will hit the seatstays when you pedal


Other than that, 150 can (depending on hub design) build a stronger (more ballanced spoke tension) wheel, and ffer more clearance for things like the chain and guide. On the other hand, 57mm chainline cranks (required for the 150 rear) are only available currently in heavy duty models...not really any light weight options.

 

[ridiculous]

wider hub + less dishing = stronger wheel

 

[ÆX]

if you are building from scratch think about doing 135 ss

all the wheel strength of 150 with way less weight.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182774&highlight=light+weight+wheel