Dropout Adjusters

[outlander]

Ok, Having trouble fitting some new 1.8 tyres. There's not much room between the tyre and chainstay.

Is ok to remove the dropout adjusters and slide back the wheel to make some extra room :?:

 

[suburbanreuben]

Trouble fitting 1.8" tyres? :shock: What are you trying to fit them to? :?

 

[outlander]

Trouble fitting 1.8" tyres? :shock: What are you trying to fit them to? :?

Here http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=665220&highlight=#665220

 

[big.eck]

that gap looks fine to me my raleigh massif has about the same gap running 1.75's

 

[outlander]

that gap looks fine to me my raleigh massif has about the same gap running 1.75's

That picture in the link above is with a 1.5 tyre on. Had the 1.8s on yesterday and they were rubbing on the frame slightly when the tyres were under load.

Taking out the dropout adjusters and sliding the wheel right back would give me the extra room.

Silly question Would i need to add an extra link to the chain and readjust the gears :?:

 

[legrandefromage]

the mech will take up the strain but dont forget to adjust your brake pads