120 to 130 rear spacing and chain line.

[Becontreejim]

Has anybody any experience of cold setting a frame to accept modern hub and its associated effect on chain line? Do I presume it depends on the frame, so pretty much hit and miss?

Have had an early 80s frame cold set to 130, from 120, by a highly experienced London frame builder. Alignment checked and dropouts realigned. Am I being naive to assume that I can simply slide in a 11 speed cassette and experience no problems?

 

[legrandefromage]

The first worry is where the stays meet the rear wheel, if its not flat, the last cog will interact with the frame in a way that letters of complaint get sent to The Times.

*for illustration porpoises

 

[Becontreejim]

“the last cog will interact with the frame”… as in figment and removal of wheel, or in use?

 

[legrandefromage]

use!

 

[Becontreejim]

That is super close, hence damage to stay from removal. In terms of chain line, is it pot luck? Has an 11 into a cold set 120 to 130 been successful achieved hassle free?