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Old 08-19-12, 01:50 PM
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Take your frame, and leaving the wheel in the dropout with the QR removed, grab the stays, make a wish, and pull them apart like a turkey wishbone.

If you can get them spread another 5mm (using the wheel as the gauge) fairly easily, you have the answer. Buy your stop gap wheel, and enjoy your trip. If not, shop harder, or shell out and have someone rebuild yours this week.
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