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Old 03-14-09, 02:25 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
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.
The frame has recently been painted, however I have removed the paint and still cant get the wheel in place.
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Originally Posted by maidenvoyage
The frame has recently been painted, however I have removed the paint and still cant get the wheel in place.
Use a file to make the slot wider.
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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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Originally Posted by shelbyfv
Are the dropouts spread to take your 135 LX hub or are you trying to wedge the hub into 130 road dropouts?
The dropouts are 130.
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Originally Posted by maidenvoyage
The dropouts are 130.
The hub isn't. An LX hub will be 135 mm and will be a bit of a force fit. It can be done but will require some effort.
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Originally Posted by HillRider
The hub isn't. An LX hub will be 135 mm and will be a bit of a force fit. It can be done but will require some effort.
I know the hub is 135mm but its not a matter of spreading the dropouts, the axel wont fit into the slot on the right side.
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Originally Posted by HillRider
The hub isn't. An LX hub will be 135 mm and will be a bit of a force fit. It can be done but will require some effort.
I thought the axle does not fit in the dropout, not between the dropouts.

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.
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