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fork rake?

Old 12-30-11 | 12:29 PM
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fork rake?

Looking at getting a carbon fork and I understand how fork rake is measured, I guess I want experience on difference between 43mm and 45mm rake.
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Old 12-30-11 | 12:32 PM
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You'll never notice the difference between 43mm and 45mm rake, assuming all other fork dimensions (especially dropout to crown race) are the same.
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Old 12-30-11 | 12:58 PM
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Old 12-30-11 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooper
You'll never notice the difference between 43mm and 45mm rake, assuming all other fork dimensions (especially dropout to crown race) are the same.
Yep.

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Old 12-30-11 | 08:58 PM
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I think a rake like this should be sufficient.
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