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09-25-09 | 02:55 PM

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pastorbobnlnh

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I'm sorry I missed this thread! Who would have thunk I was working on buying this frame?

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09-26-09 | 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cman

Nope, I am serious. I am trying to get more info. What would be the difference if you curved out or curve out and down, as long as the dropout end is in the same spot?

It would not matter; witness the pinarello prince fork.

But, if a fork is custom bent after market the fork leg length is going to change, and that will affect the ride height and headtube angle, probably not in a good way. And, as the good pastor's picture shows, clearance issues can crop up, both with the down tube and your toes as you ride.

09-26-09 | 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh

I'm sorry I missed this thread! Who would have thunk I was working on buying this frame?

I think you need to look at that fork, Bob. Looks a little bent to me...

09-26-09 | 09:16 AM

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Continued discussion here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/588287-scwhinn-lightweight-frame-pre-war-curvey-fork.html

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09-26-09 | 09:18 AM

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Yep, I've commented on it already.
Good for PastorBob, he'll be able to do more with I than I would have...

11-10-09 | 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dbakl

I think that fork is bent and reversed to clear the frame...

Makes the most sense. If the bike were a stayer (not strayer--that's a calf that leaves the herd), the head angle would be steep enough to result in positive trail.