dropout problem
 

Hi, I have an unknown Lv2 and a brand new all city track hub. Upon the arrival of the hub I tried to put it in the dropouts and the non- drive side of the dropout is "bumpy" thats the best way I can describe it. Basically when I try to shove in the hub It kinda just stops halfway. Thanks for the help.

Stop. Don't do anything else. If anything on a bike doesn't fit, don't force it.

Pictures of the situation please.

Awwwww spoilsport. Does this I mean I don't get to mention my theory with the angle grinder?


He's right about forcing things, I stuff up more expensive bits that way.

The above posters are right.

However...

I had what sounds like the same problem with my Leader frame after I bought it. One side of the axle wouldn't fit into the dropouts. I used a screwdriver to do a little pry and it widened the steel inserts enough to slide the wheel in with no further problems.

Holy overreaction, Batman.

The dropouts on my Bare Knuckle were like that because the paint was too thick. 6 seconds with a fine-tooth file took care of it. It could also be a slightly misaligned dropout insert.

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Even batman knows that it's better safe than sorry.

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My 2010 Leader 725 tr had this same problem, there was to much clear coat in the dropouts and I did what Scrod did with a tooth file. Fixed it after about 30 seconds went in smooth as butter after that.

Axle threads double as a fantastic file.

I've already tried sanding it down with fine grade sandpaper but it still wont go. And I would expand the dropouts but its aluminum not steel so I feel it would be less forgiving if i tried such a thing, also I found that its in both sides but in different places.

Sandpaper won't do anything. Use a steel flat file like Scrod suggested, and don't be afraid to put some gusto into it.

also my old axle fit into it pretty well, weird right?

Not at all. There is some variation between axle diameters. My Formula hub fit easily in the dropouts of my new Dolan frame, but the Cane Creek hub was a tight fit and the dropouts needed to be filed.

Fun fact: the batman theme doesn't have any vocals in it. Those are horns sounding out the "batmannnn".

Anyway I filed them out and the hub goes in fine, I guess we can put this thread to rest. Thanks.

Don't be silly, it's just getting fun :)
Glad the fix works. Did you work out if it was excess paint or metal that was the issue?

paint, it's stupid because they put sliver paint over an aluminum bike. :notamused:

Sorry, I had to laugh at that. Glad it's working for you. Gee bikes can be fun. It's a lot of fun mucking about with my MG too, but I get into less trouble with the bikes.