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Old 09-25-16 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by crank_addict
I believe this is a 1976 production. Many already know the story if the infamous aluminum death fork. Not going to dwell about here but this one has a steel steerer, pinned.

Fork: Viscount / A356-T6 aluminum blades and cast crown, 2 inch rake 894gm

[IMG]DSC_1101 by carrera247, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]DSC_1099 by carrera247, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]DSC_1098 by carrera247, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]DSC_1097 by carrera247, on Flickr[/IMG]

Fairly heavy at 894 gm
[IMG]DSC_1107 by carrera247, on Flickr[/IMG]
Neat! I've never seen photos of the fork construction before!

Were the crown and blades all cast together? Or are the fork blades tubular and glued to the crown? Interesting, regardless of which it is!


Steve in Peoria
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