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Old 06-01-12, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by reburns
Thanks for the clarification. I'll withdraw the question. And forget what I learned in all those classes on statics and dynamics! 8^)
Obviously the loads induced are not symmetrical. However like anything with a quality design, at that phase the proper design will offer additional strength to handle the loads.

A rigid fork, regardless of material with identical legs, will flex the same for each side during almost all cycles except with a disc brake. The disc mount will induce additional bending into the fork leg, which could alter where the axle is positioned under braking.

The axle itself can play a huge role also. Not only inregards to steering precision but also handlebar feedback. Depending upon the design, this could be a blessing or a curse.

In the real world, none of the forks we run on the tandems, (Wound Up Carbon Duo, Fox 40 Kashima, or the Modified ATC) exhibit any noticeable tracking, steering or deflection under braking concerns.

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