Frame fork alignment question
11-08-08 | 01:14 PM
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Frame fork alignment question
I just got a gorgeous frame full of Campy parts for 60$
The frame and fork is out of alignment. It doesn't appear to be dented or crumpled in anyway. Appears to have zero cracks.
So for 60$ I got Campagnolo Nuovo Record headset/bottom/bracket/deraileurs/cranks. The crank arm is hitting the chainstay. I can't slide a wheel in the drop out with a 126 or 130 spaced wheel. I'm pretty sure the fork blade is slightly out of alignment.
Can I safely assume that the frame could be properly aligned and coldset by a professional builder? I hate to toss a potentially good frame. Pics will follow.
The frame and fork is out of alignment. It doesn't appear to be dented or crumpled in anyway. Appears to have zero cracks.
So for 60$ I got Campagnolo Nuovo Record headset/bottom/bracket/deraileurs/cranks. The crank arm is hitting the chainstay. I can't slide a wheel in the drop out with a 126 or 130 spaced wheel. I'm pretty sure the fork blade is slightly out of alignment.
Can I safely assume that the frame could be properly aligned and coldset by a professional builder? I hate to toss a potentially good frame. Pics will follow.
11-08-08 | 02:49 PM
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"The crank arm is hitting the chainstay."
Maybe the arm has been pulled on too much, or has the wrong spindle.
"I can't slide a wheel in the drop out with a 126 or 130 spaced wheel."
Maybe its only 120.
"Can I safely assume that the frame could be properly aligned and coldset by a professional builder?"
Probably; a builder or a good bike store with an alignment table.
Maybe the arm has been pulled on too much, or has the wrong spindle.
"I can't slide a wheel in the drop out with a 126 or 130 spaced wheel."
Maybe its only 120.
"Can I safely assume that the frame could be properly aligned and coldset by a professional builder?"
Probably; a builder or a good bike store with an alignment table.
