In article <[email hidden]>, Josey
jc@nospam says...
Quoted message said:
"Rob Morley" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
Quoted message said:You can file the back of the gear hanger bracket flat, and drill & tap
a hole in the dropout for the bolt, so you don't lose any horizontal
adjustment.
Ah, yes that seems feasable, I have a tap set somewhere. Why would I need to
file the bracket though? Maybe it's obvious when I look at it, but I don't
have it hear ATM.
They usually have a little locating lug on the back.
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:You can gently crimp the chainstays if the tyre is only rubbing a little
- ISTR Richard Ballantine suggesting that you do this with a C-clamp, a
ball bearing and a piece of wood.
I''m sure I could do that too, maybe as well. Do you recall any details of
the method? presumably the bearing is used on the inside to ensure the
inside squeezes and the outside doesn't ?
Indeed - 1/4" ball on the inside where you want the dent, piece of wood
on the outside to protect the paint and prevent denting, and squeeze
with the clamp.
Quoted message said:I don't have any traditional C-Clamps, but I have a vice, maybe that would do.
Possibly, if you just use a corner of the jaws - it depends how chunky
your vice is. I'd suggest holding the ball and wood in place with
sticky tape, so you have one hand free to position the frame and the
other to crank the vice.
Quoted message said:I reckon I need to find at
least another 2-3mm each side for reasonable clearance, assuming I true the
wheel up too!
Don't forget the wheel will probably flex a bit under load, so you might
need more than you think.
