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Old 04-10-18 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jmclay
mark g is correct (thank you mark!). This raking service is for new, un-raked blades for use by your frame or fork builder.

Shortly after the initial posting i got inquiries about re-raking and aligning existing forks. I'm happy to provide that service but its more involved both in terms of the actual craft work and changes to overall front-end geometry. A low and tight re-rake of an existing fork will lower the front end more than a longer, more gradual rake. Low and tight generally won't be the way to go in those circumstances; that said the particulars are open for discussion. One might have a replacement fork thats a bit longer and a suitable candidate, so that sort of thing can offer possibilities. Generally i recommend a new fork because it allows one to hit all of the numbers you want to hit. Re-raking is nearly always a larger compromise than i'd want on the frames in my own stable. But drop me an email if you want to discuss your situation & needs wrt a re-rake or alignment.

John clay
tallahassee, florida
usa
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