Thread: Dropout width?
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Old 08-06-10 | 06:03 PM
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10mm is normal for the rear axle. There are other sizes but not typically on road bikes. The dropout should be only slightly larger. 10.1mm. The typical front axle is 9mm with 0.1mm for fit room. Lots of road bikes get splayed drops if overused or overtightened.
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