Dropout & axel issues
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Dropout & axel issues
It seems that the drop out is too narrow for the axel. I tried using a little force but it still wouldn't go. The frame is a 2004 Novara randonee and the hub is a 2008 LX. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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It's hard to tell, but did you try to insert it at the captured end of the dropout?
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The standard diameter for rear road axle is 10mm, so this should work.
I don't notice any marks from previous wheel mounting on the dropout (but the picture is pretty blurry). Has the frame been repainted recently? A buildup of paint on the dropout may be preventing you from mounting the wheel. Use sandpaper or a file to remove some of the excess and try again.
I don't notice any marks from previous wheel mounting on the dropout (but the picture is pretty blurry). Has the frame been repainted recently? A buildup of paint on the dropout may be preventing you from mounting the wheel. Use sandpaper or a file to remove some of the excess and try again.
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The standard diameter for rear road axle is 10mm, so this should work.
I don't notice any marks from previous wheel mounting on the dropout (but the picture is pretty blurry). Has the frame been repainted recently? A buildup of paint on the dropout may be preventing you from mounting the wheel. Use sandpaper or a file to remove some of the excess and try again.
I don't notice any marks from previous wheel mounting on the dropout (but the picture is pretty blurry). Has the frame been repainted recently? A buildup of paint on the dropout may be preventing you from mounting the wheel. Use sandpaper or a file to remove some of the excess and try again.
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Are the dropouts spread to take your 135 LX hub or are you trying to wedge the hub into 130 road dropouts?
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I agree with the filing option.
[edit] does it not fit each side? If so, light filing. If it fits one side but not the other, could the dropout have been bent?
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It appears the bike may have gotten dropped and the dropout was squeezed closed. Notice how the two sides of the dropout isn't parallel. I'd stick a BIG screwdriver vertically into the dropout and pull back towards the hanger to spread the slot back out.