Thread: Front end chatter = cheap fork?
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Old 02-18-19, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
Looks like stem-mounted cable hanger which was just as I suspected.
A fork-crown mounted cable hanger is the solution.
In your case, you appear to have the Tektro "brake booster" plate there, and it has a hole at the top center which can be used to mount the cable hanger.
Example of some fork-crown hangers here: Bicycle Brake Cable Hardware from Harris Cyclery

Now for the explanation of why the stem-mounted hanger causes shudder is here: https://www.velonews.com/2010/09/cyc...o-cross_101807

But it is missing a photo, so I will attach it here:
Dude very impressive that seems to be the issue I will investigate and make the change and report back
Very cool glad it is not just me
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