Originally Posted by
dsaul
I really wish people would understand that the inside of the dropout face is in the same place with 135 and 142. The only difference is that the 142 thru axle dropouts have a 3.5mm recess on each side for the hub end cap to seat in. It is just like the dropout slot in a QR dropout. The inside of the dropout faces are still 135mm apart, only the faces of the slot are 142mm apart.
OK. Thanks. This would explain why the framebuilder didn't seem too fussed about that.
Has anyone got any further comment on the suitability of a 1" steerer for a fork with disc brake mounts? Remember this is for a bike that will be going touring.