Frame rear widening - Yes it has just been painted !!!!!

[TheCyclingRooster]

@TheCyclingRooster give these a call 33 mile away
ATLANTIC CYCLES STAR WORKS, CHURCH ST., BURY, LANCS, BL9 6BN 0161 762 0456

Hi theloafer. Bury is a good hour & a quarter away ( on a really good day) from me and then I might need to return. Economically - not a good idea - but thank you.

 

[TheCyclingRooster]

I remember a mate of mine spreading the rear triangle, trouble was only one side moved. The bike did ride a bit odd afterwards.

Hi screenman. Yes that is my only real concern and especially after having invested "rather a lot" in the total rebuild. At the time I really had lost touch with just how much limitations there are with a 6spd screw-on and a Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport dérailleur.
The bike is now completely fettled and the triple chainring set-up is fine but I would like to have either a 7spd screw-on without the paint damage to the drop-outs or an 8spd cassette on a Campagnolo or Miche hub.