Weird? Spacing on leader frame
10-04-11, 01:40 AM
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Weird? Spacing on leader frame
I have a leader 735 T (older, discontinued model aluminum frame) frame I believe its between 3-4 years old, I want to get an ordinary 700c clincher wheel set up preferably with a fixed/free hub. The previous owner had a standard 120mm hub fixed/free wheel on the back, and had to tighten the rear until the dropouts flexed in (which worked enough, but caused problems). Anyways, can anyone confirm the actual spacing of the rear dropouts of this frame, and give me any info on this frame and its purpose with this non-standard spacing? I measured about 140-145 mm spacing
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10-04-11, 08:27 AM
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there is no way your frame is spaced 140 or 145, also how can you not get a more accurate measurement? 5mm is a big difference when talking about frame spacing. the frame SHOULD either be spaced 120, 130, or 135. are you taking the measurement from the inside of the fork ends and not the outside?
p.s. NEVER EVER EVER bend the rear stays of an alum frame in like that!!! some spacers/washers on either side will save your frame from self destructing.
p.s. NEVER EVER EVER bend the rear stays of an alum frame in like that!!! some spacers/washers on either side will save your frame from self destructing.
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As far as spacing, I'm only talking about the rear dropouts. The previous owner bent them a lot so he could use some ss wheel that I believe was spaced to about 130mm (i got rid of it months ago, because it was also damaged with a bent axle). So the measurement I took with my caliper that was barely long enough was about 142mm. Now i'm pretty sure they wouldn't space the rear dropouts to 142mm, and I was hoping someone had some information on this frame, because it is difficult to find info on the older leader frames
10-04-11, 09:50 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
As wearyourtruth said, bending an aluminum frame like that is a big no-no. You wouldn't need to bend that frame to accept a 130mm rear hub.
Why don't you just e-mail Leader?
Why don't you just e-mail Leader?
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My bad, I just took a new measurement (the old one was from memory) and it came out to be 129mm from the inner point-point on the rear dropouts. I guess I just answered my own question, and it looks like the frame is good to go.
10-04-11, 09:54 AM
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Let me just reiterate and say I MYSELF did not bend the frame. I bought it in a distressed condition, the last owner thought it was a great idea to beat a light frame up to **** with tricks and such
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hope it didn't cost a lot then
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It kind of did, I don't remember how much it was but it was a complete working bike with some good components, among them a sugino messenger crank (which I've been able to transfer to my new bike unscathed). I was a pretty big noob back then and didn't notice the carelessness the previous owner had, especially since it was dark and rainy by the time I got to his house out of town to buy it lol. Oh well
10-04-11, 10:03 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Best of luck riding your damaged frame.
10-04-11, 10:15 AM
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129mm, that's good, an ordinary road wheel would fit.
I wish 130mm was the standard for SS/FG.
The spacing on a Motobecane Uno SSCX is much more than 120mm. The stays really bend when the wheel nuts are tightened. I tried putting in a 130mm wheel but its a little too tight.
I wish 130mm was the standard for SS/FG.
The spacing on a Motobecane Uno SSCX is much more than 120mm. The stays really bend when the wheel nuts are tightened. I tried putting in a 130mm wheel but its a little too tight.
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