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Bikes: Homebuilt tourer/commuter, modified-beyond-recognition 1990 Trek 1100, reasonably stock 2002-ish Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo
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I meant the ultra-ghetto method of turning the notched ring with a mallet and screwdriver. It'll take quite a bit of playing around to get it right, but you CAN do it.
What's wrong with the locknut that the LBS gave you? I don't understand... it doesn't screw onto the fork correctly???