Author Topic: Bent Dropout (Read 921 times)

region11 · « **on:** April 25, 2013, 11:51 AM »

The bottom part of the rear drop out on my Ripper is bent inwards slightly. Nothing major, but I want to get it re powdered and decided to repair it beforehand. What is the best way to straighten the dropout? I'm sure aluminium cant bent back and forth the same way you can steel! Any advice would be useful. Cheers

Devilock · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2013, 12:09 PM »

Just tease it back gently with adjustable grips.

MartyC · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2013, 12:44 PM »

As above but with a large adjustable spanner tight on the bottom dropout

Devilock · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:43 PM »

Quote from: MartyC on April 25, 2013, 12:44 PM

As above but with a large adjustable spanner tight on the bottom dropout

Well where else would he grip it ya loon!!

Jaypeg · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2013, 02:00 PM »

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MartyC · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2013, 03:16 PM »

Quote from: Devilock on April 25, 2013, 01:43 PM

Quote from: MartyC on April 25, 2013, 12:44 PM
As above but with a large adjustable spanner tight on the bottom dropout

Well where else would he grip it ya loon!!

Well you would be surprised what I have seen being brought into Heffs Bike Shop....

Devilock · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2013, 03:18 PM »

Quote from: MartyC on April 25, 2013, 03:16 PM

Quote from: Devilock on April 25, 2013, 01:43 PM
Quote from: MartyC on April 25, 2013, 12:44 PM
As above but with a large adjustable spanner tight on the bottom dropout

Well where else would he grip it ya loon!!

Well you would be surprised what I have seen being brought into Heffs Bike Shop....