Thread: Modifying fork to accept low-rider rack - need to be specific to a rack type?
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Old 09-03-19 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TallRider
I have one other question. I appreciate the suspension that steel fork blades can provide on a rim-brake bike (disc brake requires the fork blades be more rigid). I'd guess that most low rider racks make the ride more rigid by connecting the dropout to the middle of the fork blade area. Are there any low-rider designs that allow the end of the fork blades to flex more?
I don't think hollow aluminum steel or cro-moly tubes most low riders are made from will result in a significant change in fork flex. A loaded pannier will be more noticeable.
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