josh_truant

Trying to convert a 1980's Ross Gran Tour into a single-speed, everything was going smooth until I went to put the wheels back on. The derailer was against the drop-outs and sandwiched in the quick release when everything was mounted, so now that the rear derailer is gone, the quick release can't clamp enough to hold the wheel in place. Is it safe to find any washer that'll fit to make up for the gap?

operator

You need to learn how to write comprehensible posts. If what I think you're trying to say is what is actually happening then you need to shorten the QR axle. File or hacksaw both.

fuzz2050

I didn't get it either, so I'm just going to refer you here,
https://sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html
hope that helps

tFUnK

you can add some washers as spacers, but you are better off converting the QR to solid axle.

josh_truant

Haha, yea, I just re-read what I wrote and it is pretty obscure. Sorry, I was in a rush to post it. But you figured out my gibberish, I think. To clarify, the rear derailer was mounted so that it was in between the drop-out and the quick release handle. So now that there is no derailer, there's a gap when I try to tighten the quick release. I can't just trim the axle; the extra length for the derailer was made up for by a longer threaded part which sits inside the drop-out when properly positioned. I guess I could theoretically, but I don't think I could pull off that precise of a cut without a severe damage risk. I'm gonna try some washers today, but I guess I'll have to save up for a new axle.

pyroguy_3

Throw some washers in there and find out how solid it will be. If it seems okay, then I don't see any reason not to do it.