Re: [CR]Spacers in drop outs when shipping...a step stronger

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From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:01:00 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Spacers in drop outs when shipping...a step stronger
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 12/18/04 7:47:24 AM, tsan7759142@comcast.net writes:
>Rather than using plastic spacers in dropouts when shipping I have lately
>taken a slightly different tack.
>I go to the hardware store and get one 12" long 1/4" threaded rod, 8 nuts,
>8 metal washers and 8 hose nozzle rubber washers for each bike to be packed.

Lots snipped

I just cut some wood scrap and use a couple of wood screws and washers. Easier and woks great. Phil Brown Very pleasent today in San Rafael, calif.