frame straightening

[3narf]

I suspect the back end of my frame ( https://www.cyclechat.net/ ) is slightly bent...

How do I go about getting it checked / straightened?

I don't think it's far out; wheel isn't quite parallel with seat tube when viewed from the rear. May just be production tolerances.

 

[Rob3rt]

Where are you based? A decent LBS should be able to advise you. You might need a frame builder or restorer to do the work if its particularly dramatic or intrustive. Might be just a job of cold setting (I say 'just' but I dont really know how complicated this is), or filing one of the dropouts, I dont really know, it likely correctable, but its more down to how much it costs to correct vs how much the bike it worth.

Is the bike steel?

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

Have you checked the rear dropout alignment as suggested by the late great Sheldon?

 

[3narf]

Yes, it's Reynolds tubing.

I'll give that string check a go! Maybe it won't be too bad.

I reckon I could make some of those dropout alignment tools.

Many thanks!

 

[Gerry Attrick]

I recommend taking the frame to a good builder. He will have the jigs necessary to check and correct the alignment.