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Old 01-26-12 | 12:43 PM
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hayden52
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Originally Posted by FastJake
Risk is close to 0% spreading a steel frame from 126mm to 130mm.
I did this with an old Maruishi frame without cold setting the spread, and after a year or so of riding it developed a crack at the seat stay. Coincidence? Maybe, but if you decide to spread the seat stays to accommodate a 130mm hub, make sure you cold set them before riding extensively.
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