Do these dropouts look okay?
12-22-19, 08:34 PM
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Do these dropouts look okay?
Just bought this bike for the frame and touch points to use as a backup/trainer bike. One previous Owner, nice guy, but didn’t seem to know much about bikes - noticed the chain had probably never been changed or lubed, but most strangely, neither QR was closed. They were simply cranked down super tight in the open position. Mating surfaces look somewhat smoothed. Anything to be concerned about? Not worried about the drivetrain, have a 10 speed ready to install - just wanted it for frame, fork, seat post, bars, stem, wheels, and the new Gatorskins. BTW, paid $200.
12-22-19, 08:43 PM
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12-22-19, 08:53 PM
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Drop outs look OK to me. They are steel or possibly aluminum. don't worry about them. Put it all right and ride / enjoy.
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12-23-19, 10:28 AM
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Just bought this bike for the frame and touch points to use as a backup/trainer bike. One previous Owner, nice guy, but didn’t seem to know much about bikes - noticed the chain had probably never been changed or lubed, but most strangely, neither QR was closed. They were simply cranked down super tight in the open position.
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12-23-19, 11:04 AM
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I might want to use good cam covered QRs, classic steel. These tend to secure a wheel better then many current exposed and riding on plastic bushing cam types.
The main issue I could see is if the wheel placement was affected by the drop out wear. Will the wheel only want to settle into the location that the wear wants and is this location a good/straight one. Andy
The main issue I could see is if the wheel placement was affected by the drop out wear. Will the wheel only want to settle into the location that the wear wants and is this location a good/straight one. Andy
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12-23-19, 04:47 PM
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I tell customers to practice lots so that when they need to use the QR, they are at least somewhat familiar with it. I also have them do it a few times with me guiding them through it.
12-23-19, 07:46 PM
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We always say: It's a cam and lever, not a handle to tighten the skewer down with. And then have to demonstrate the process. I have seen it hundreds of times. Smiles, MH
