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Hardtail frame with horizontal dropouts and derailleur hanger

MMcG

Ride till you puke!
Dec 10, 2002
15,457
12
Burlington, Connecticut
Guys, Gals,

I can run the wheel all the way forward if using gears on this type of set up correct?

I know I couldn't do that in SS mode as I needed room to move the wheel forward to slacken the chain for wheel removal, but with gears I should be fine running all the way forward right!?

Thanks.

Mark
 

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Chimp
Jan 2, 2011
7
0
Boise, Idaho
If you're not running chain tensioners or a bolt-on hub, running the wheel all the way in will likely be the best setup because it will help keep the wheel from moving. If you are running a quick release set up, I'd highly recommend running some sort of horizontal tensioner to keep your wheel aligned under hard braking. It will save you many headaches.