Thread: A very interesting mix and match of a bike.
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Old 06-04-21, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I'd assume the fork was designed for 590 wheels.

PRODUCT MANAGER: OK, how about forks, for 559 wheels with cantilever brake bosses?
CHINESE MANUFACTURER: $1.80 apiece if you order 200000 of them.
PM: Too much. What else you got?
​CM: We have forks we put on 3-speed townie bikes, but no cantilever bosses for $1.10 apiece.
PM: Will they clear a 2" tire?
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Only the fanciest of BSOs got cantis. lol
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