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Old 04-03-13, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave Kirk
How much adjustment range are you looking for?

I built an adjustable rake fork too many years ago using some long slot Campy 1010A rear dropouts in place of the normal front drops. I forget the range but it was over an inch as I recall.

Could you build a fork with slotted fork drops and get the range you desire?

dave
Dave- Did you come up with any insights about rake and handling/stability? This understanding is the only reason i can think of to go to this trouble. Andy.
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