rear wheel not set equally flush in drop outs
04-20-21, 12:34 PM
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rear wheel not set equally flush in drop outs
Hi all, I'm repairing a bike for a neighbor. I true-d the rear wheel so it clears the brake pads. When I install the wheel one side of the axle sits flush in the drop out, but the non drive side does not sit flush in the drop out. It's off by about 1/2 inch. I'm not sure I want the neighbor to ride this way. What else needs doing? Your thoughts? Thanks in advance.
04-20-21, 12:43 PM
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Might help to know what type of drop outs the bike has. Even better, the year, make and model of bike.
I've put a wheel in the old style Campagnolo horizontal drop outs crooked, yet it was still centered decently between the rim brake pads. So it's not a unimaginable thing.
But it can just as well be slightly bent stays on a bike of unknown history. Or other stuff.
I've put a wheel in the old style Campagnolo horizontal drop outs crooked, yet it was still centered decently between the rim brake pads. So it's not a unimaginable thing.
But it can just as well be slightly bent stays on a bike of unknown history. Or other stuff.
04-20-21, 01:03 PM
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Might help to know what type of drop outs the bike has. Even better, the year, make and model of bike.
I've put a wheel in the old style Campagnolo horizontal drop outs crooked, yet it was still centered decently between the rim brake pads. So it's not a unimaginable thing.
But it can just as well be slightly bent stays on a bike of unknown history. Or other stuff.
I've put a wheel in the old style Campagnolo horizontal drop outs crooked, yet it was still centered decently between the rim brake pads. So it's not a unimaginable thing.
But it can just as well be slightly bent stays on a bike of unknown history. Or other stuff.
04-20-21, 02:29 PM
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I don’t think there is an issue. Electra made the Coaster in SS, 3 speed and 7 speed with horizontal dropouts. I’m sure they used the same frame. It needed to be adjustable for the non-derailleur single and 3 speed chains.
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04-20-21, 02:38 PM
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Seven speed freewheel or seven speed freehub?
If freewheel, maybe axle bent slightly. I suppose even a freehub might have a bent axle, but that is less likely.
It is a derailleur type and not an IGH hub isn't it?
At any rate, I still really don't know what type drops that bike has. Regardless you want to center the wheel between the chain and seat stays before the brakes. Then the rim brakes get adjusted to that. If that is what it is, then I might suspect this is one of those bikes with dropout slots that are longer on the DR side that are for older types of DR mounts that used to fit in the slot.
As long as the slot extends beyond the nut or QR then you shouldn't worry too much.
If freewheel, maybe axle bent slightly. I suppose even a freehub might have a bent axle, but that is less likely.
It is a derailleur type and not an IGH hub isn't it?
At any rate, I still really don't know what type drops that bike has. Regardless you want to center the wheel between the chain and seat stays before the brakes. Then the rim brakes get adjusted to that. If that is what it is, then I might suspect this is one of those bikes with dropout slots that are longer on the DR side that are for older types of DR mounts that used to fit in the slot.
As long as the slot extends beyond the nut or QR then you shouldn't worry too much.
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04-20-21, 03:12 PM
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Just make sure the wheel is secure (tight enough) in the dropout, and you've got two sides of the nut tight against the dropout. You don't want the nut or QR hanging off the front of the dropout!
04-20-21, 04:38 PM
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Seven speed freewheel or seven speed freehub?
If freewheel, maybe axle bent slightly. I suppose even a freehub might have a bent axle, but that is less likely.
It is a derailleur type and not an IGH hub isn't it?
At any rate, I still really don't know what type drops that bike has. Regardless you want to center the wheel between the chain and seat stays before the brakes. Then the rim brakes get adjusted to that. If that is what it is, then I might suspect this is one of those bikes with dropout slots that are longer on the DR side that are for older types of DR mounts that used to fit in the slot.
As long as the slot extends beyond the nut or QR then you shouldn't worry too much.
If freewheel, maybe axle bent slightly. I suppose even a freehub might have a bent axle, but that is less likely.
It is a derailleur type and not an IGH hub isn't it?
At any rate, I still really don't know what type drops that bike has. Regardless you want to center the wheel between the chain and seat stays before the brakes. Then the rim brakes get adjusted to that. If that is what it is, then I might suspect this is one of those bikes with dropout slots that are longer on the DR side that are for older types of DR mounts that used to fit in the slot.
As long as the slot extends beyond the nut or QR then you shouldn't worry too much.
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04-23-21, 09:24 AM
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OK, I didn't see the spacer bolt on the drive side drop out, it takes about 1/4 inch. Axle fits into the drop outs about the same on both sides. Always good to have a 2nd set of eyes check when you're stuck. Thanks to all for the help.
I was thinking of dishing the wheel, that experience will have to wait :=)
I was thinking of dishing the wheel, that experience will have to wait :=)
