Hello all,

I am building a bike from a late 70s 531 tourer, and have just converted from 27x1 1/4 to 700c wheels. I have also stretched out from 120 rear OLN to 126mm. Inevitably my rear wheel is a little out of line to the brake holes and the stays by about 4mm closer to the left.

Now I know the next step for this is to re-dish, however I have heard this compromises wheel strength, does anyone have any experience with this? I'm a bit worried about having a weak wheel

Should I re-dish, or can i get away with it? the track with the front will be out of line though?

On another note - the front wheel also is close on the left - anyone else experienced this, or just a wonky-dished wheel?

thanks for looking