This relates to restoring my '87 Diamondback Ascent EX . . .
I got the new wheel home & it didn't fit - I have a 125mm opening between the dropouts and my new wheel is fitted for 135. The LBS guru said I can bend each dropout out 5mm to fit the new wheel (since my bike is all steel).
Is it okay to bend my frame out by 5mm in each direction at the dropouts? I realize I should try to bend the bike the same amount on either side. I guess this will work - anyone think this is a bad idea? If so, why?
Thanks,
OD
I got the new wheel home & it didn't fit - I have a 125mm opening between the dropouts and my new wheel is fitted for 135. The LBS guru said I can bend each dropout out 5mm to fit the new wheel (since my bike is all steel).
Is it okay to bend my frame out by 5mm in each direction at the dropouts? I realize I should try to bend the bike the same amount on either side. I guess this will work - anyone think this is a bad idea? If so, why?
Thanks,
OD