Originally Posted by
RALEIGH_COMP
LOL well i guess i'm getting the Soma fork. I appreciate the other suggestions, and i always can have this fork repaired at some point. too bad no one else has really heard of some good brands that produce a similar fork.
If this is a recessed brake mount, will it be a problem to run my older style calipers? could i just use a normal nut and washer?
Originally Posted by
unworthy1
just use a large washer(s) that covers the recess hole and you should be fine...worst case you might have to trim the edge(s) of the washer to get both coverage and clearance, I have done this with vise grips (important to keep a grip!) on a bench grinder. Wear eye protection.
I would use an old recessed nut and ream the inside out and use it as a bushing. It is unlikely but possible that just using something to cover the hole could allow the mounting bolt to move at the wrong time.
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