Carl Fogel wrote:
:: "Roger Zoul" <
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:::
::: I got everything hooked up...breaks work, gears shift, wheel spins....
:::
::: howeer, I'm not confident as the real axle does not seem to be fully seating within the frame
::: dropout....even though the quick release level is firmly closed....I can see a space on either
::: side, and I can see where there is an imprint of grease where the axle used to be....I'm afraid
::: of this...I've tried adjusting it twice, but I have not been able to get the side opposite the
::: chain to fully seat within the dropout...
:::
::: any ideas on what to try next?
::
:: Dear Roger,
::
:: It's faintly possible that you have to reason with it more forcefully.
::
:: You might try pulling on the chain-stay tubes to spread them slightly--they should flex outward a
:: tiny bit without any danger of breaking the frame.
::
:: Grabbing the rim and waggling the wheel while pulling it into the frame might also overcome a
:: minor mismatch. With some stubborn parts, it's more a matter of confidence from previous success
:: than actual brute strength. These parts are fairly sturdy.
::
:: Again, you may need to pull the derailleur back before the axle will seat fully. If the part of
:: the derailleur near the dropout interferes at all, you have very poor leverage with just the axle
:: for pushing it out of the way.
::
:: If all else fails, a bike shop can probably either slap it in place in an embarrassing moment,
:: explain what washer or part has been reassembled in the wrong order, or console you that it's not
:: your fault because the wretched thing is somehow damaged.
::
Honestly, I feel as if since I bought the bike, I must master this very
basic thing. However, if I don't get it going with all of these good ideas, I'll tuck tail and take
it back to the LBS...then the drop-dead gorgeous honey who sold me the bike can snicker at me for
not being able to do simply stuff with it. Damn!
Thanks for the help!
:: Good luck,
::
:: Carl Fogel