Originally Posted by
GeorgeBMac
Thanks Brad - I knew that I could fit one in. But I was worried about fighting with it while out in the middle nowhere on a cold, winter day with a flat tire.... (And the bike just doesn't get a lot of attention lately anyway)
Really it's just a matter of a little thumb pressure on the drop outs to remove and install. I have an '88 SR500 with a chain stay bridge and it's even easier. As long as there isn't a pre existing issue with the chain and seat stays there isn't a problem with the extra 4 mm.
Brad