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Old 02-23-26 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ruverwebb
Hey all, first post on BF.
I've been overhauling my '91 Bridgestone RB-T (59cm) and have a question about swapping the fork. I just installed a new wheelset that's 4mm wider (14mm to 18mm internal) than what was on it and everything was going great until I went to adjust the front brakes (Paul Touring Cantis) and realized the fork is too narrow. I swapped the spacers around on the pads in every possible position but the fork is just too narrow. Also, the new VO fenders I just installed (45mm) are still (after several hours of finagling) rubbing slightly in the front tire (35mm). I normally wouldn't sacrifice the integrity of a classic frame-set, but at this point I'm heavily invested ($$$$) in this build.
I'd be attacking the brake arms with a file and shaving pieces off the mudguard before changing out the original fork.
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