Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Bicycle Mechanics
Reload this Page >

Bent Rear Dropout

Notices
Bicycle Mechanics Broken bottom bracket? Tacoed wheel? If you're having problems with your bicycle, or just need help fixing a flat, drop in here for the latest on bicycle mechanics & bicycle maintenance.

Bent Rear Dropout

Old 07-07-11, 09:06 AM
  #1  
tommyd49
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Cambridge, UK
Posts: 160
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Bent Rear Dropout

Hi,

I did a search for this topic but found nothing, so here goes:

I have a bent rear dropout as shown in my pictures. I'm unsure how this happened, but it might have been caused by me fitting a 120mm spaced hub when the frame is spaced for 130mm (I just tightened the axle nuts thus bending the frame in a bit). I didn't ride it this way because in the end I bought a 135mm hub to get a good chainline.

My question is, would this make it more dangerous to ride with this frame? Would there be a risk of the dropout snapping? BTW, this is a steel frame (Reynold's 500, to be exact).

Regards,
T
Attached Images
File Type: jpg
dropout1.jpg (70.2 KB, 16 views)
File Type: jpg
dropout2.jpg (18.1 KB, 13 views)
tommyd49 is offline  
Old 07-07-11, 09:58 AM
  #2  
JohnDThompson 
Old fart
 
JohnDThompson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Appleton WI
Posts: 24,360

Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.

Mentioned: 149 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3313 Post(s)
Liked 2,795 Times in 1,613 Posts
Dropouts are made from mild steel so they are malleable and can be bent into (or out of alignment) without permanent damage. Your LBS should have tools that can check the dropouts and derailleur hanger for proper alignment if you're concerned.
JohnDThompson is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Narhay
Classic & Vintage
16
01-10-18 03:29 PM
rms13
Bicycle Mechanics
22
05-18-16 12:04 PM
RocThrower
Bicycle Mechanics
5
02-09-15 06:33 PM
Barrettscv
Bicycle Mechanics
4
12-14-11 12:23 PM
d26818
Classic & Vintage
3
08-01-10 07:16 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -

Copyright © 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.