I did it with my Merckx, it was fine - though it does mean the wheel won't be dished right. No hands riding can be an issue.
However - those Alan's are alu right? Not sure about spreading an alu frame, steel has enough give for it to be OK.
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I did it with my Merckx, it was fine - though it does mean the wheel won't be dished right. No hands riding can be an issue.
However - those Alan's are alu right? Not sure about spreading an alu frame, steel has enough give for it to be OK.