Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart

What i find sadly interesting is the slow growth of understanding so many people seem have concerning alignment, and which tool shows what. Dropout alignment tools only show if the DOs are parallel to each other. Not if the dropouts are centered WRT the frame or steerer. The string test (and Park **** or other self made sticks) only show if the dropouts are centered WRT the main frame. All three of these alignment relationships don't show if the stays are of the same lengths, for that a "builders wheel" will be needed. And none of these will show if the main frame is twisted or anything important about the fork. Andy