Well maintained and in good condition
08-08-21, 11:16 AM
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Well maintained and in good condition
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08-08-21, 11:35 AM
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To accommodate the UK's reversed brake lever/cable routing setup?
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08-08-21, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 70sSanO
To accommodate the UK's reversed brake lever/cable routing setup?
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08-08-21, 01:31 PM
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I've actually seen a reversed fork on a bike in the showroom of the UK's biggest bike retailer and mentioned it to the staff. On a return visit about one week later it was still like it.
08-08-21, 02:00 PM
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It's almost surprising how often you see this.
Almost.
Almost.
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08-08-21, 02:17 PM
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Ah yes, the rare "stayer" model of MTB bike. Lets you get a little closer when drafting. 
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08-08-21, 07:34 PM
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The seller is parting with it because he doesn't like the steering stability....
08-08-21, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by WizardOfBoz
The seller is parting with it because he doesn't like the steering stability....
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08-08-21, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cxwrench
It's almost surprising how often you see this.
Almost.
Almost.
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Aaargh, I'm dazzled by the shiny spokes, is this the first time it has been in the open air?
08-09-21, 07:16 AM
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The Wright Bros bicycle in the Air and Space Museum in downtown DC is displayed with the NDS out. I mentioned this and submitted a document explaining how a bicycle should be displayed. After 10 years, no change.
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