As it is 853 oversize the head tube is 1 1/8 which I wanted in order to have greater stem choice. I take your point about the dropouts but there weren't any options. I'll look to use chain tugs and large washers to minimise damage
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As it is 853 oversize the head tube is 1 1/8 which I wanted in order to have greater stem choice. I take your point about the dropouts but there weren't any options. I'll look to use chain tugs and large washers to minimise damage