Originally Posted by
relyt
I seem to have a very, very stiff frame for a steel frame, because it was a total pain to bend even 2mm per side, I had to stand on the end of the 2x4 with both feet in order to change the spacing at all.
I am leaving my wheel in the frame overnight to make sure the frame sets right, and after that it is time to paint!
Just curious, but how long was the 2 x 4 you used? What model frame is it?
In regard to leaving it overnight to "make sure it sets right," don't worry about it, that's not the way it works. The rear triangle bends just aft of the seatstay and chainstay bridges, and it does it during the process with the 2 x4, etc. Once done, it's done; it's not goiing to spring back on its own. In your case, since you cold set it to 130mm, when you remove the 135mm hub, the dropout spacing will still be at 130mm.