I made a thing
12-29-17, 12:58 AM
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I made a thing
Remake steel rigid forks for disc only.
Total price that fork- $ 19 with black matt color
His can use for 26" and 28" wheels
Total price that fork- $ 19 with black matt color
His can use for 26" and 28" wheels
12-29-17, 08:28 AM
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I don't see the point in
buying a new fork,
blasting off the powdercoat,
grinding off the brake studs,
and welding on disk tabs
When you can just buy a new fork that has disk tabs to begin with.
In one step.
Now if this was a Frame modification I can understand, but this is a Brand New Fork we're talking about.
buying a new fork,
blasting off the powdercoat,
grinding off the brake studs,
and welding on disk tabs
When you can just buy a new fork that has disk tabs to begin with.
In one step.
Now if this was a Frame modification I can understand, but this is a Brand New Fork we're talking about.
12-29-17, 09:14 AM
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Note that the OP is in Ukraine, where disc forks may not be as readily available.
Dunnoh. In some situations time is more available than $, although I would
be a bit concerned about the disc torquing the wheel out of the dropouts.
Dunnoh. In some situations time is more available than $, although I would
be a bit concerned about the disc torquing the wheel out of the dropouts.
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If disc brakes are available, I have to think the forks are too.
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Some people like to tinker and try things, regardless of practicality.
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Nice!
Without innovation, what would this world be like in today's times?
I don't see the point in
buying a new fork,
blasting off the powdercoat,
grinding off the brake studs,
and welding on disk tabs
When you can just buy a new fork that has disk tabs to begin with.
In one step.
Now if this was a Frame modification I can understand, but this is a Brand New Fork we're talking about.
buying a new fork,
blasting off the powdercoat,
grinding off the brake studs,
and welding on disk tabs
When you can just buy a new fork that has disk tabs to begin with.
In one step.
Now if this was a Frame modification I can understand, but this is a Brand New Fork we're talking about.
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12-29-17, 10:55 AM
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Liked the video. I love modifying equipment to suit my purposes exactly. Sometimes the mods are undertaken to correct crappy design.
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Love it
