Homemade dropout alignment tool

Tim McGivern on timmcgivern. Homemade dropout alignment tool constructed from a pair of eyebolts, four nuts, and stainless steel washers. Post a comment. Username: Password: OR Register. Click the "add comment" button above to comment. Swingarm Jig by abarthx Fork Rake Fixture by Brian Jenks. Bicycle Fork Blade Bender by drwelby. When a dropout is bent for correction, the frame tubing does not bend. Additionaly, the dropout face does not bend.

What is being bent is the narrow section between frame and dropout. If there is not a narrow section between the frame and dropout, it may not be repairable.

Additionally, dropouts that are bonded into the frame, such as on carbon fiber frames, may not be repairable. Consult with the manufacturer if in doubt. However, even if the bicycle design will not allow correction, it is useful knowledge to inspect dropout alignment. Once dropouts are aligned, they tend to not require constant rechecking. Skip to content VillaVelo Custom bicycle frames by the Vuong brothers. This is a very useful tool to have in the workshop, for the framebuilder or home mechanic.

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