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Originally Posted by yarper3
Pertaining to the position of the wheels in a horizontal drop ... is there a disadvantage to having the wheels all the way at the back of the drops
rather than using an adjuster or the little plates I pictured especially if you are trying for a bit longer wheelbase?

Thanks.
The easiest way to find out is to try it. I'd bet the real answer is no, it does not make a huge difference. I've tried all the way back, and all the way forward on my Raleigh Professional and did not detect a difference.

It does matter when you have fenders.
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