Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Keep in mind that the "string test" doubles the magnitude of the apparent misalignment, so your frame is only 2.5mm out of alignment. That's within the tolerance of a mass-produced frame.
The mech at the bike shop said something similar. "Most of them are like that. Doesn't affect anything." Apparently, for the anal retentive, it's an easy fix with a Park alignment tool. Sounds like a fun future project...