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Re-Fitting Rear Wheel

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  1. Hi,

    I'm fairly new to bikes & biking, and have become interested through rebuilding an old racing bike as a project. Can anyone help me with refitting the rear wheel please?

    The drop-outs have threaded screws on springs located at the back. I think that they're to aid with positioning of the wheel within the dropouts(?). Most of what I've read tells me to locate the wheel right at the back of the drop-outs - is this the best position to start with? The length of the dropout is about 40mm, and the frame is 24" Reynolds 531c if this helps?

    Grateful for any advice.
    Regards

  2. If you are setting up a multi-speed bike, then leave the dropout's adjuster screws as they are ...

    The reason you would back them all the way out would be if you were using REALLY LARGE tires & needed additional clearance ...

    You can probably see the impression of the axle nuts about half-way along the dropout's slots ... that's generally a good place to locate the wheel.

    If you are setting up a Single Speed bike, then you will make adjustments AFTER you establish the length of the chain.

  3. Thanks very much for your advice, most appreciated. Yes, when I took the wheel out its position was about halfway in the dropouts.
    Regards

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