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@Balki
[FONT=Tms Rmn][SIZE=2]Hi All,
I've recently purchased a new steel frame on the bay, and it arrived with bent dropouts (rearward facing). It doesn't look extreme, but wont fit my existing rear wheel. I can almost squeeze it on, and probably could with two people but that thats not a feasible arrangement if i need to get the wheel off/on while Im out and about.
The spacing should be set to 120mm (based on the specifications of the stock hubs when bought off the peg), but i measure closer to 110. Also, the left side is squeezed slightly more than the right which raises concerns about wheel alignment.
The frame is a Schwinn Madison and it was relatively cheap. I dont really want to send it back as I dont think I'll easily find a reasonable alternative for the price (the vendor has offered a full refund). I've also bought various bits which I was about to install when I identified this problem and I'd potentially be stuck with trying to flog those if I bought a replacement frame.
The seller was happy for me to have a chat to stores/framebuilders with the view to paying some kind of refund to offset any repair work which may be necessary (within reason). They have already paid me a partial refund for an unrelated issue when the frame arrived without a fork, contrary to what was advertised.
I'm wondering whether its worth getting in contact with framebuilders to put it on a jig. Does minor bending like this compromise the structural integrity? Should I just send the thing back and cut my losses given its very much an entry level frame?
Anyone here had any experience with this? Advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
Balk.
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