What do I put in dropouts when posting a frame?

Posted on Thu 8th, July 2010

• #1

nimhbus

for protection, like

thanks!
• #2

deleted

either the appropriate plastic thing or a bit of wood.
• #3

31trum

an old skewer if you have one, if not go to a bike shop and they usually have plastic things for it
• #4

dmczone

Roll up a piece of thick cardboard, which is cut to the same width of dropout.

Tape it to stop unravelling and to hold in place.

As strong as wood and easy to find.
• #5

andyp

Most bike shops will give you the plastic dropout protectors that new frames have for protection for free. Failing that, use cardboard as Dwayne suggests.
• #6

nimhbus

cheers guys
• #7

31trum

and hi, nimbles
• #8

nimhbus

wink
• #9

Skülly

Mumbles and Nimbles. Awwww.
• #10

hippy

for protection, like
thanks!

Wheels.
• #11

nimhbus

eels?
• #12

31trum

only dead stiff ones

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