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06-01-20 | 08:24 AM

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joejack951

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From: Wilmington, DE

Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)

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Originally Posted by bmi1965

So installed this weekend. This thing is dope! Such an easy install and finished product looks like it belongs. I had to find another period fork (DB) bc it didn’t come with one. Only adjustment was I had to file down the shoulder for the bottom race on the steer tube. After that smooth as silk.

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Originally Posted by bmi1965

Headset cups were tight but went on. Not sure what the size was on the frame though.

If the fork matched the frame and the crown race on the fork was JIS-spec, chances are the frame is also JIS-spec which would explain the tightness of the cups. Great to hear about another successful innicycle conversion!

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