Cold setting frame
12-18-07, 11:32 PM
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Cold setting frame
I have done this several times before with no problems but never with this type of frame. The frame is a 1987(?) Trek 800 Antelope MTB frame. It is made of Chromoly plain gauge MTB frame tubing 800. I want to go from 126mm to 135mm. I have never heard of this frame material before. Is there any more or less problems cold setting a frame made from this chromoly steel? I know this is not a high end bike but it should have many years left in it. Thanks, Rich
12-21-07, 07:07 PM
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Speaking of cold setting steel.....
Is it necessary to c/s a steel frame when you have 126mm but your wheel is a 130mm? .... or is it just fine to spread it "by hand" ? I would go ahead and try it but am a little hesitant.....
Is it necessary to c/s a steel frame when you have 126mm but your wheel is a 130mm? .... or is it just fine to spread it "by hand" ? I would go ahead and try it but am a little hesitant.....
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It pressed apart pretty easily! The Mavic Cosmos fit in perfectly.
It pressed apart pretty easily! The Mavic Cosmos fit in perfectly.
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