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Old 02-04-21, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 70sSanO
Yes, there is a chance it will. But you really can’t run much over 80mm and no one makes a quality V-brake fork these days.

I would guess your steel fork weighs around 1000 grams. The 63mm Suntour is 2200 grans. Not a light fork and probably not a great fork. But I’m guessing finding that super light V-brake SID in new condition is both a needle in a haystack and a king’s ransom.

John
so new idea..upgrade to lightweight fork drop a few pounds add some flex and homerun?
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