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Old 08-19-10 | 11:46 AM
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas

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Originally Posted by fuji86
I agree, maybe new nuts and lock washers might be a better alternative to the axle nuts ?
Not nuts and separate lock washers, but nuts with built in floating washers that permit you to tighten the nut without grinding it against the dropout. From Harris Cyclery:

Nuts


Track Nuts $3.95/each
Track Nuts Standard
Serrated Flange Nuts Proper track nuts have integral washers. They permit easier adjustment of chain tension, and hold the wheel in place better.

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