Originally Posted by
europa
Simple test. Using a wheel with a nutted axle, slide it in and tighten ONE nut. If things are lined up properly at the back, the wheel should be pretty much straight. Do the same with the other side. I'm sure this isn't as definitive as using the proper tools, but it's a good first test for the home tinkerer.
I'll try that later today. Thanks. So if the dropouts turn out not to be aligned properly, do I just bend them into alignment with anything? Or does it require special tools?