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Old 07-01-07 | 06:23 PM
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minimun dropout length for conversion
Hello all,
I just purchased a used road bike from a local bike shop and plan on converting it to fixed. I was Just wondering what the minimum drop out length would be. It is a very smooth riding bike and will be my first fixed. View the pictures

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fashion...7600593719544/

It is a Yokota enterprise, I think from the mid nineties.
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Old 07-01-07 | 06:26 PM
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As long as you have some horizontal adjustability, you'll be fine. If you find you need a little more or less room depending on the cog/ring combo, you can always use a half link.
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Old 07-01-07 | 06:29 PM
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YAY. Good news.
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Old 07-01-07 | 06:34 PM
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Yeah that is enough. In a worst case scenario you will have to use a half link like roadfix said.
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