lefty fork?
04-15-05, 02:20 PM
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lefty fork?
Do any of you know it a lefty fork will fit an a regular frame
04-15-05, 02:28 PM
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From a google search, looks like they use an oversized head tube for the models that have that fork, so my first guess would be that you can't, but I'm certainly not an expert on them.
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i was looking in ebay, and i saw a lefty fork. i just thought it would be kickin' to put one on by giant xtc. but thanks.
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No you can not, my cdale with the lefty uses a 1.5 inch headset and top tube.
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I dont understand what makes these Lefty forks so sought after, can somebody enlighten me?
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04-15-05, 09:12 PM
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They seem to never bottom out suposidly, additional clearance, "light weight"
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I see the pictures and i just dont see it as a stable system. IM probably wrong but i wouldnt feel confident riding with one leg holding my wheel
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04-15-05, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by phantomcow2
I see the pictures and i just dont see it as a stable system. IM probably wrong but i wouldnt feel confident riding with one leg holding my wheel
04-17-05, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DCCommuter
Well, that's the way virtually every automobile is built.
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04-17-05, 11:31 PM
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Two arm forks aren't made that way for safety redundancy, they are built that way for simplicity of design. If you don't believe me, break one side and see how long you stay up! A mono-arm design has no fundamental problems with it, and vehicles much heavier than bikes have been rolling on them for a long time.
Now, that said, I don't have any specific experience with the cannondale lefty fork, except for noticing how cool they look.
peace,
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Now, that said, I don't have any specific experience with the cannondale lefty fork, except for noticing how cool they look.
peace,
sam
