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Old 03-24-06, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Flak
Why do the forks and seat stay look bent? Or is it suppose to be like?
They're bent like that so you can fit the giant tires.
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Old 03-25-06, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by wethepeople
They're bent like that so you can fit the giant tires.
And keep a straight chainline with standard components.
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Old 04-10-06, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MERTON
where'd you get them weird ass yellow grips?
They're old school BMX racing grips. You can find them on ebay now and then; search for "FUAN".
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Originally Posted by Flak
Why do the forks and seat stay look bent? Or is it suppose to be like?
It accommodates the cog without rubbing the chain on the tire. The added benefit is that the wheels are stronger, because they don't have to be dished as much.
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Old 02-24-08, 05:52 AM
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RE First page: Jeez, the Canning is hard enough in a 4x4, let alone a bike. Pugs would make it easier though.

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Originally Posted by kjohnnytarr
It accommodates the cog without rubbing the chain on the tire. The added benefit is that the wheels are stronger, because they don't have to be dished as much.
Responding to a post made almost two years ago? Way to raise the dead.
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That's great!

Thanks for sharing...pic's when you get it.
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What do you get when a Dahon folder gets drunk with a couple of OCC StingRays?
A Folding Pugsley (Fugsley)!!! https://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/vie...p?f=21&t=44315




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