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Old 05-19-16 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by satbuilder
I'd like to see the fork crown in closeup before I were to say for sure it is a replacement. From the photos it looks very much like the 300 I have, just the paint has been stripped, and maybe the 531 decal is a replacement.

If you need reference photos, let me know.

EDIT: Just saw the fork crown closeup. I think it's original. Rake looks about right, too.
What I couldn't tell from the photos, and might be able to tell in person, is if the paint has been stripped on the fork. The old paint usually leaves a shadow. I might have to go look at this thing. It's an intriguing one.

Thanks for the input, by the way.
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