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Originally Posted by
fietsbob
531 with a J bend fork bend is springier than a fork even if still 531 but has a large radius italian style bend.
My Screwed and Glued AlAn Frame made a Bike that rode nicely, until metal fatigue took it's toll and the 'lugs' Developed Cracks ..
Can you post examples of each bend "type"? Whenever I see this I think my Peugeot's fork vs something like the Giordana's but I wonder if my understanding is incorrect.
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