Campagnolo Road Dropout Slot Width

Posted on Sun 11th, August 2013

• #1

PaulJWild

All,

I have just had a new frame shipped and it appears the clumsy tits at DHL have dropped the package and squashed my rear drive side Campagnolo dropout.

It should take a 10mm axel and looks like its been reduced to 7mm-8mm. It will no longer take a rear wheel...

I was wondering if anyone had a quick fix strategy to widen the slot, or if this is best left to a frame builder.

If so, can anyone recommend the best place to take it?

The frame is an '84 De Rosa so really don't want to go prying things around with a screwdriver if I could permanently ruin the frame.

Thanks
Paul
• #2

NorthLondonLight

No advice on where to take it but what about claims on shippers insurance or even returning to seller?
• #3

PaulJWild

If I can get it fixed I think I want to keep it. Will see if someone can cold set the dropout first. Shipping insurance might be something to look at if the frame is un-usable.

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