I had wondered about this and so may investigate further. Thanks.Many years ago I had the same. I got a steel ring turned up which was a few thou less in internal diameter than the outer diameter of the hub. I got the new ring red hot and put it over the hub and let it shrink down, It was there for years and many thousands of miles, The ring was about 3/8" wide and 3/8"deep.
Interesting! Two metric bearings and a hollow axle are about the same as two imperial bearings. There’s supply and demand for you.If you get a new hub go metric. Stronger hub and cheaper, readily available bearings. Just about pays for the new hollow axle! If you do the repair put it on the non- chain side.
Only with you on it Ernie.In an emergency you can get away with two jubilee clips. Otherwise it’s got to be new.
You are kidding…. right?In an emergency you can get away with two jubilee clips. Otherwise it’s got to be new.
I recall you mentioning that once before. I sorted through the hubs that I have and you’re quite right. The metric hub does have some extra meat in that area.If you get a new hub go metric. Stronger hub and cheaper, readily available bearings. Just about pays for the new hollow axle! If you do the repair put it on the non- chain side.