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Old 10-01-16, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by noglider
On Wednesday, I brought my frame to Hal, the head mechanic at Bicycle Habitat on Lafayette St in Manhattan. I had him spread the dropouts to 130mm in preparation for my drivetrain change. Of course, he also aligned the dropouts so they are parallel.

I met him in his home, because he doesn't have the proper tools at the shop. He used a frame alignment table.
Wow, the House of Hal! He's quite a legend. Great guy to talk shop with too.
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