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Old 05-11-13 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by repechage

A customer came into the shop once some 40 years ago complaining of brake shudder and a "loose" feel. Removed the wheel, removed the brake and the crown and blades fell to the floor. "There is your answer!"


So the brake bolt was the only thing holding the fork crown etc to the steerer? That is not good.
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