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Old 04-10-22 | 04:15 PM
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swampyankee2
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Bikes: '08 Specialized Sirrus, '92 Trek 820, '72 Raleigh Sports, 60? Fongers single speed, '73 Raleigh Super Course, '63 Robin Hood Lenton Sports

Straightening bent forks

Some astute observer pointed out that the forks on my Robin Hood Lenton Sports have taken a hit. I compared the forks to one that I have from a Robin Hood 3 speed and the stem looks to have a different angle than the headtube on the LS. Other clues start to make sense, including a replacement front rim and a slightly notchy feel to the steering which is still there after cleaning and greasing. So my guess is that it's tweeked along the strm somewhere.

Has anyone had success straightening a bent fork? I have full access to a tool and die shop where I work, so fixturing and presses are no problem.
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