Originally Posted by
cudak888
I've yet to see someone pointing out a bent fork for outright malice. Yes, some folks get it wrong with French bikes and others that have their fork blades brazed parallel to the tapered rear edge of the blade, but this is a simple rookie error and not presented with ill intent. I will say that I think it's courteous to footnote such a post with some information about straightening a fork (if the owner is obviously unfamiliar with the process), rather than leave someone hanging, wondering "what do I do now?," but outright jealousy? WTF?
That's what I though when I read that. Jealousy? Are you effin kidding me? I don't give a rat's ass about that middle of the line Nishiki someone bought on craigslist. If there is a potential safety issue, ie a bent fork/steertube/frame, I'm going to point it out.