hey, thanks for the replies guys, i will check the spacing on the dropouts. and try the string method. I did service the hub, but i always mark the axle so i can get as close to back to center as possible. so that shouldnt have changed, but i will measure it to be sure. my first worry was that one of my jackass friends stepped on the frame while it was laying in my dining room. im just hoping that that is not the case