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08-08-14 | 03:08 PM

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Uncle Randy

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Originally Posted by noglider

@Zaphod Beeblebrox,

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In about 1991, I had Weigle spread my dropouts on my McLean. He took it from 120 to 126. I'm considering taking it to 130! Some would think this is a crime or dangerous. Maybe it's dangerous, but I wouldn't worry about it with a World Voyageur. It's not that valuable a bike. It would be a shame if something happened but (1) it's still just a World Voyageur and (2) it's really not likely.

Permanently spreading has an advantage, though it's not a must: Once you change the spacing permanently, it's possible to readjust the dropouts to parallel. This is good for the health of your hub.

What other bikes had chrome lugs? I can't think of any but maybe someone else can. It's a unique bike and for that reason I wouldn't mess with the frame and make it a 27 speed bike.

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