Bent N36 frame

I thought that my frame was bent when I got it but it turned out to be a
really crappy wheel build. Try putting the wheel on backwards and see
if that changes the clearances at all. If it does your wheel is dished
to the side but I am guessing this is not the case since you mentioned
talking to your wheel builder.

The Nimbus frame is really quite flimsy side to side and should be
fairly easy to bend back.

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Yeah good call but its def not the dishing. He even mentioned that he
tried to switch it around. I have also noticed the flex in the frame.
How would you suggest bending it? Flat surface and standing on it?

PS I will review Pete's drilled airfoil with pics in my RTL qualifier
write up this weekend. But that's another reason I know the frame is
bent. It has been like this for both builds.

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The frame manufacturing process has tolerances on the specs. The welding
can alter the dimensions, even in a jig. There are many reasons why a
frame is not exactly square.

I find that the slightest side-to-side frame differences definitely
alter the feel and the way a uni rides. Most will suggest shims in the
bearing holders to compensate. But that can result in a wheel not being
vertical.

In this case, it sounds like the legs need to be re-bent, and, once
properly aligned, the bearing holders need to be fine-tuned to be
perpendicular to the axle.

A padded vice and a good eye are sufficient tools. Don't know if this
will help you, but if you want it fixed, manual bending is in order.

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'Roger at UDC.uk provides instructions on frame straightening.'
(http://tinyurl.com/2g3uf)

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Regards,
Ken

I've been flying.......
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