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Tijmen
So. I knew I was gonna have a problem with the rear dropouts. I had just guessed which ones I’d need when ordering, stupidly, as I hadn’t drawn the frame out yet. Once I had, I realised I was going to need dropouts suitable for 74 degrees between chain and seat stays but what is ordered is 62. I asked them to change it the other day but they’d already shipped.
I’ve plenty of time before I get to needing the dropouts so I could just order the right angle ones or I could change the plan and drop the seat stays down the seat tube but it does ruin the classic look I was going for.
I could modify the dropouts but I think the difference in angle is quite significant so I’m not sure it’s doable.