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    When I pull the wheel all the way back it sits at an angle, what could I be doing wrong?also why are these dropouts so short

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    1. Dependent_Grab_9370 on

      Bent frame or incorrectly dished wheel. If you can try a different wheel or put that wheel in a different bike you can eliminate either possibility.

    2. Sheenag on

      What is the OLD of your hub? And the dropout spacing of the frame?

      https://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html

      Check both. If they are both the same, you might have a wheel with dishing problems or less likely a bent frame.

      If there is a difference (say the wheel is 126 and the frame is 130 or 135) then you need to either get a different wheel or respace and re dish the existing wheel (a lot of work)

    3. Programmer-Severe on

      Loosen the QR and made sure it’s fully seated in the lugs, before worrying whether it’s dished incorrectly or buckled. Dont ask me how I know to check that first… 🤣

    5. berkeleybikedude on

      Also, not sure from the picture, but make sure both springs in the QR taper towards the center of the hub not away from if.

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