Do I have enough of the axle in the droput? Is the axle too far forward or am i good?
1980 schwinn traveler build. Older schwinns had the derailleur hanger slotted in the droput pushing the axle forward so this is as far back as I can go. I mean if schwinn thought it was good enough I guess I shouldn't worry!
by adip76
2 Comments
this is fine. the only way you could get more purchase would be to move the axle all the way to the very back but it’s not necessary. one thing i don’t like is how the paint is chewed up from the nut, that can lead to a weak connection. try it out, might not be a big deal. but if your wheel slips, that’s more likely the cause than the wheel not being far enough back. sand or file the drops to a smoother, more even surface. you could add an axle washer or switch to a nut with a captured washer as well.
this is fine and expected since the derailleur is mounted to a plate on the drive side. basically, get the drive side fully tight and then align the wheel (centered between your stays around the tire) and tighten the non-drive side pictured. it can definitely be worthwhile using an axle nut washer to avoid chewing the paint (clearcoat?) off your frame when you tighten this nut!