Do rear hubs with 'cone' ends work for sprockets?

[geoldr]

I am looking to buy a used bike, and some bikes have these cone shaped ends on where the sprocket would go. Do these still work? Picture:

 

[The_Aleman]

The inner hole of the sprocket should clear that, but if it doesn't, you'll have to grind or file the hole so it does.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

I am looking to buy a used bike, and some bikes have these cone shaped ends on where the sprocket would go. Do these still work?

The hole diameter of the kit sprockets are about 1 3/8" to 1 7/16"

If there is only a small gap it makes it easier to center the sprocket.

 

[geoldr]

Ok. I think my rear wheel is not too bad. I will take it to a bike shop tomorrow and have them look at it. And if they can fix it, I won't have to buy a new rear wheel! But i for sure need a new front wheel too. But that's easy.

 

[Xiodinc]

The cone comes right off.

 

[The_Aleman]

The fact that the cone (actually a dust cover) comes off doesn't matter in this case. The sprocket will sit beyond that cover, next to the hub flange once the ragjoint is compressed. The sprocket's inner hole must clear or it's not going to work.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I concur that it can 'sometimes' make it easier to center the sprocket.