Cold-setting steel frame to 130
03-12-05, 07:24 PM
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Cold-setting steel frame to 130
I've a 127mm steel frame that I'd like to cold-set to 130mm so I can use 9-speed rears. Is a crude spread sufficient, or do the hanger-plates need to be realigned to the frame center-line? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by FarHorizon
I've a 127mm steel frame that I'd like to cold-set to 130mm so I can use 9-speed rears. Is a crude spread sufficient, or do the hanger-plates need to be realigned to the frame center-line? Thanks!
03-12-05, 07:41 PM
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Cancel this thread - I just found Sheldon Brown's site, and his articles answered all my questions! Thanks in advance to those who already replied!
