Nope, that fork can easily handle the torque of that drum brake reaction arm. Over the last 15 years I have put over 10,000 miles on my 1972 Raleigh Super Course equipped with a Sturmey drum brake hub. No issues at all with fork flex under braking. I'm not sure I would have set up that Paramount that way, though,
Originally Posted by
machinist42
Bend Your Fork Slowly...Paramount - $1,275 (Chocowinity)
Posted 2022-09-10 18:41
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Original Schwinn Paramount road bicycle with Reynolds 531 alloy frame. New Sturmey Archer front and rear drum brakes. I am the original owner
bicycle frame material: alloy
bicycle type: road
brake type: drum
condition: excellent
frame size: 24”
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: Schwinn
model name / number: Paramount
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in"
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