In a message dated 7/13/03 11:00:42 AM, TADCPDAJD@aol.com writes:
>Besides being twised in toward the wheel, the jaws of the dropout
>are gaping open like a Pacman in attack mode. This was a Campagnolo dropout
>
>on Richard Sachs serial number 22. If you can imagine the jaws of the
>dropout,
>you can imagine my own jaw as I stared at my atrocity
>
Slowly and carefully bend it back. I find a large Cresent wrench helpful as
well as a large Channelock. Pad the paint with rags so the Channelock won't
damage it and you'll be back on the road in no time. You'll be shocked at how
easy it is. Just go slowly and carefully. The danger point will come as you close
the slot up with the Channelocks. The adjuster hole creates a weak point.
Just go slowly. And then take it to have the dropout aligned again if you don't
have the tool.
Phil Brown
Done quite a few myself but not in San Rafael, Ca