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Old 02-18-18, 08:00 AM
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Hi can someone tell me if i can put tapered fork on this frame? its 44 mm diameter. i saw some external cups but i need confirmation of this
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Yes.
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If you run into trouble with the tapered one, you should ask your next question for help in the Bicycle Mechanics sub-forum. This sub-forum is about fitting you to your bicycle. So a lot of us smart-asses are going to give you a bunch of cutesy bull crap.
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yeah!, if i don't want to go just use a hammer with piece of wood so it doesn't dent the metal if to small just filling in with duct tape or jb weld.
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