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Old 02-04-11, 11:12 AM
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Live Wire 
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Originally Posted by Road Fan
I think your interpretation of my situation is far too negative and dismissive. My bike has not been ridden many miles, and only about 30 with any load other than me. It IS a 1984 fork and frame. I bought it new.

Are you trying to clarify something in my problem description, or add some insight based on specific knowledge and experience?

Do you speak for the bonafide builders here?
No offense intended RF, just making a point.

Specific knowledge, experience, and common sense tells me that bending metal past it's yield point repeatedly is (trying to be positive here) perhaps not the best for longevity.

You might find someone to do this and if you do I hope it works for you. Speaking for myself (am I "not bonafide"? does anyone else read that and hear the kid from "O Brother, where art thou?"*) the benefit vs risk factor would make me stay away.

Good luck.


*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-AK3wQaTQ

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