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Apologies for another conversion question - and yes I used the search, but found nothing about dishing.
I'm building a bike for my lady, I've never done a ss conversion as I've always had track or flip flop hubs.. so in need of a bit help
I've got some 27" wheels with a 5 speed cassette on it. I went into Cavendish the other day to ask their opinion - thinking it was just a matter of spacing out the rear sprocket with cassette spacers until the chainline was straight (this is what my ss mountain bike has effectively)
They sort of made a "you're an idiot" bike mechanic face (we all know that face) and told me that I'd have to re-dish the wheel.. Do I really need to get the wheel re-dished?