Originally Posted by
noglider
Yes I just did it on my 1971 Raleigh Super Course. It's not all that drastic.
I've used a wider wheel than the frame was made for but the problem with doing that is that the dropouts won't be parallel, so it's better to cold set it even if the difference is small.
And doing it yourself isn't very hard. Use the string measuring method. Bend with a long 2x4. It helps to have a second pair of hands with you.
Good to hear, and sorry to hijack the OP's topic. I may follow up with you on details. I'm thinking I might need to locate an affordable drop-out aligner tools, to figure out how to fabricate.
One of the 4 bikes I am embarking on, all concurrent, is a 1974 Falcon, seems like a nice frame. My daydream is outfit it with nice period components, but an Alfine hub (hence 135mm).
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Larry:1958 Drysdale, 1961 Gitane Gran Sport, 1974 Zeus track, 1988 Masi Gran Corsa, 1974 Falcon, 1980 Palo Alto, 198? Vitus 979. Susan: 1976 Windsor Profesional.