Strong quality dropouts will force a load to be non-linear along the axle - aiding bendature and breakage....
El-cheapo thin dropouts can be manipulated by a very strong quality axle when mounted...not as bad as the above...but still doesn't hurt to align anyway
Bottom-line, checking alignment helps avoid throwing good money after bad...
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1. I do not claim to be an expert in bicycle mechanics despite my experience.
2. I like anyone will comment in other areas.
3. I do not own the preexisting concepts of DISH and ERD.
4. I will provide information as I always have to others that I believe will help them protect themselves from unscrupulous mechanics.
5. My all time favorite book is:
Kahane, Howard. Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric: The Use of Reason in Everyday Life