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12-14-18, 03:48 PM
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Bent, never have seen that optical illusion and it looks bent in both photos taken from different angles.
12-14-18, 08:39 PM
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Looks bent to me..
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12-14-18, 08:49 PM
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When the bottom cup isn't parallel to the plane of the fork crown, you know you've got issues. Perhaps lead ballast in the front panniers and a large pothole caused it.
Not normal contrary to some popular beliefs.
Not normal contrary to some popular beliefs.
12-14-18, 08:54 PM
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Eek. Such gore...
12-14-18, 10:54 PM
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One person sees a bent fork.
The next person sees an opportunity.
The next person sees an opportunity.
12-14-18, 11:14 PM
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12-14-18, 11:42 PM
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Seems to have some nice kit on it, bent fork or not...
12-15-18, 07:56 AM
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No I didn’t buy it, and I don’t plan to .
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12-17-18, 12:11 AM
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12-17-18, 01:17 AM
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Just smile and wave...
stay clear unless you wish to invest in a new fork and probably a headset.
stay clear unless you wish to invest in a new fork and probably a headset.
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