brake reach problem solution #who knows!
12-26-10, 04:20 PM
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brake reach problem solution #who knows!
This idea I had was just so stupid I had to try it - I'm sure im not the first to do this though. I wouldn't try this with a good fork, its just from a supercycle medalist!
with the pads slid all the way in the lowest position it just works!
Take a drill bit the same width as the dropout, I used the lawyer tab slot as the start to help with keeping things straight on both sides, after you have holes, take a cutting tool and chop an entry out. A fork for a 27" wheel now works with a 700c wheel with medium reach brakes. I'm amazed the wheel actually sat in straight the first go without having to file for precision.
with the pads slid all the way in the lowest position it just works!
Take a drill bit the same width as the dropout, I used the lawyer tab slot as the start to help with keeping things straight on both sides, after you have holes, take a cutting tool and chop an entry out. A fork for a 27" wheel now works with a 700c wheel with medium reach brakes. I'm amazed the wheel actually sat in straight the first go without having to file for precision.
12-26-10, 04:27 PM
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yea i think he has actuall altered his bike unrideable. if i was made ride that, i wud have to wear motorbike leathers just to eliminate the chance of road rash lol. also i am new to this and i want to start a post to get some advice on a garmin edge 500. cus u tell me hoe to do this . a response will be much appreciated
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Yes, there is no doubt a lot less material, although when I compare it to some other steel forks I have its not drastically less, the drop outs on a real fork are much stronger though. I'm not planning on using this, chances are its going to the trash, just a result of wild experimentation + free time.
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Another way to shorten the reach would be to bend the fork, adding a little more offset. I'd guess you could get as much as 1 cm by doing this. I bent the forks on my Lambert, adding about an inch of offset; I didn't do this to reduce brake reach but because the top tube wasn't horizontal with the fork that came with it (chrome replacement for original QR fork). The fork is probably weakened by this stunt, but not enough to risk catastrophic failure. I think.
12-27-10, 11:04 AM
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You said it; pretty stupid solution to a common issue.
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Ouch. Scary.
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Those drops will appear in my nightmares! Ugg! Might have been best to keep that idea tucked away.
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