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Pista Concept Fork Drilling?

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Old 02-13-07 | 08:44 AM
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Pista Concept Fork Drilling?

Has anyone had the stock carbon fork on their Bianchi Pista Concept drilled out in order to fit a brake?

The back of the aluminum fork crown has a notch in it that appears to be made for a brake bolt. I'm guessing that they use the same forging for their integrated fork crowns, but just leave them undrilled for the track.

I spoke with a local frame builder, Chris Kvale, regarding this matter. He seemed to think that it was possible. I just wanted to know if anybody has succeeded in doing this before I authorize the potential destruction of my fork.
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Old 02-13-07 | 09:14 AM
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if you look from the bottom of my fork you can see a bolt in there. it looks like the just sealed one in the hole on mine kinda weird. I wonder if you tried the turn it if it would unthread through a hole under the thick plactic coating. just a thought
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Old 02-13-07 | 09:21 AM
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if you look from the bottom of my fork you can see a bolt in there. it looks like the just sealed one in the hole on mine kinda weird. I wonder if you tried the turn it if it would unthread through a hole under the thick plactic coating. just a thought
I didn't notice any bolt. I'll check on that when I get home.

Thanks!

[Edit: I got off my lazy ass and did on search on Google. In case anyone is interested, here's a link to fgg forums regarding this topic

https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/foru...0aba5ce501d789

Okay, question answered. End thread.]

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