Thread: Touring frame options for 26" wheels
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Old 02-16-16 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
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As I read it Thorn has MTB disc brake forks they are straight blade,
they wont build a bent for rake fork with disc brakes ...
braking force, theoretically at least, un bends the fork on 1 side when you apply the brakes.
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I was unaware that they now build a fork for discs for MTBs. I should have been more clear that it was not designed for their touring bikes.
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