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Title: axle position on new build ???
Post by: HARORIDER on April 04, 2010, 12:48 PM

never really thought of this but is there a "set" position for the axle to sit in the rear drop out of a new old school build ??? i normally tend to set them central??

Title: Re: axle position on new build ???
Post by: brummie on April 04, 2010, 12:53 PM

i have wondered this paul, i tend to put it central as well. dont tighten until you put the chain on though as you may need to creep it back or forwards a touch and you dont wanna mark it up

Happy Easter mate by the way :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: axle position on new build ???
Post by: subversion on April 04, 2010, 08:33 PM

Some people like is slammed all the way in as they prefer a shorter back end (oo-er missus)

I would say see how your install with the chain goes & if your not happy with the position use a 1/2 link.... :daumenhoch:

there ain't no rules, this is freestyle after all ;)




isn't it.....?

Title: Re: axle position on new build ???
Post by: snav69 on April 05, 2010, 07:41 PM

We used to always slam it or as close as so we can adjust the wheel back when the chain stretches  ;)

 :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: axle position on new build ???
Post by: 58 delray on April 06, 2010, 12:03 PM

as above ^^^  but central looks best imo