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03-16-24 | 11:29 PM

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Ron Damon

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Originally Posted by Need41speed

Thanks for the heads up on the friction paste, I ordered some along w/ tire liners for the project. Took a measurement of the front fork & discovered that the spacing is only 85mm. The new front wheel is 100mm so, will be upgrading the front fork with a carbon fiber disc brake version. This frankenbike project will have front disc brakes & rear V brakes! New front fork means new headset too, along with new brake levers & changing from SRAM grip shift to trigger shifter. The OEM is reduced to frame, rear derailleur, 8spd cassette & rear V brakes.

8spd shifter & disc brake caliper/rotor fm Amazon

Why do you need a new headset? Those brake levers are known for cracking, breaking if fastened too tight. Caveat emptor.

I'm with Grouch on the carbon bit.

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