Originally Posted by
mattbike
Update:
Anyway, he was pretty suprised that the chain touched the frame even after he'd aligned the wheel correctly. The only solution he could suggest was the same as mine- spacing the frame out with washers.
Matt
Hi Matt--
I'm glad I found this thread. I have the exact same issue. I noticed it when I flipped the bike over to change my first flat. I was thinking washers, but wasn't sure if that was a good idea. Now that I know its ok, I just wanted to ask...did you use plain old hardware store type washers? Is there any way to figure out what size washer to use without trying a bunch (I don't have any lying around)? I don't have a caliper ruler, unfortunately. Maybe I should just buy one...What do you think?