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Old 07-24-19, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 76SLT
I've never had it off so I can't say with certainty, but it looks like it's really chromed. The edges are painted blue, but it doesn't look like a chrome cap like I have on a Fuji I have.
yeah, that's genuinely chromed. you can see the brazing. i was just curious because i found it funny schwinn would chrome the fork blade on the le tour and then not do the crown (or simply the entire fork) and use a plastic cap instead...haha
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