quick question- packing frame

czhey
czhey Posts: 60
edited September 2007 in MTB general
Hi, i'm sending my frame away for repair. I did a search and some people have mentioned to put something inbetween dropouts to stop them getting pushed togther. Any ideas on what to use?

I'm going to wrap it in a blanket, then put it it a card box. is that ok?

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    go to your LBS and see if they have a spare box and spare drop out spacers.

    if not a bit of threaded bar and 4 nuts and 4 washers. work it out :wink:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • czhey
    czhey Posts: 60
    The first option sounds easier i'll try that!

    Thanks again for the quick reply- is there anything you don't know about bikes :lol:

    Thanks, charlie.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yes lots. :lol:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • czhey
    czhey Posts: 60
    :D Alright i'll go away and think of some harder question then come back and test you
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    i will be off building another bike shortly so dont hold your breath.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • czhey
    czhey Posts: 60
    Well my LBS's didn't have any (thursday is the day they throw out rubbish :lol: )
    Instaed i cut i bit of wood to fit nicely where the rear QR should go... hope that works!

    BTW nicklouse- is that a pic of a mini? My mates got one with a 1330 race tuned engine :twisted:
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
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    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • czhey
    czhey Posts: 60
    i guess thats not road legal!?
    The arches and slicks look mad!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    hill climb/sprint car. that has been known to hit the drag strip sometimes.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • czhey
    czhey Posts: 60
    8)