Using angle grinder to make clearance from Road->gravel bike
10-05-22, 04:23 PM
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Using angle grinder to make clearance from Road->gravel bike
going from 25c racing tires to 32c gravel tires I needed to make room from where they were rubbing the frame and forks. Grinding it down made a hole in the aluminum frame for them to fit. Honestly it seems pretty sturdy still. Guess I'll update you if it ever breaks.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
10-05-22, 04:39 PM
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Calling TROLL on this
..present something blatantly asinine and then ask for "Thoughts?"
..present something blatantly asinine and then ask for "Thoughts?"
10-05-22, 05:11 PM
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It's a joke, right?
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10-05-22, 05:15 PM
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Post this in the "hair down there" thread.
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10-05-22, 05:37 PM
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Kidding or stupid? Or is Cheforlife back under an assumed name?
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10-05-22, 05:38 PM
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Bad idea.
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Originally Posted by Inusuit
Kidding or stupid?
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
Post this in the "hair down there" thread.
10-05-22, 05:46 PM
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Calling TROLL on this
..present something blatantly asinine and then ask for "Thoughts?"
..present something blatantly asinine and then ask for "Thoughts?"
Originally Posted by big john
It's a joke, right?
Originally Posted by Inusuit
Kidding or stupid?
Here it is in daylight. It still only narrowly clears, but theres no rubbing
10-05-22, 05:48 PM
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It's an elaborate joke, right?
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10-05-22, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tempocyclist
Looks fine. Test it over some sweet jumps.
This is my only (pedal) bike I am actually riding it.
10-05-22, 05:52 PM
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The good part of this is that unicrown fork. For the many who hate those forks; don't worry, It won't be a unicrown long.
And my experience - I had a fork fail 5/8" from your grinding. It was life changing and not for the better. OP, you just remove significant material from the most critical area on the bike. If it fails and all you get is a broken collarbone, a wrecked helmet and a few less teeth, consider yourself very lucky. (The chainstays are no big deal. They'll break but you won't get hurt.)
And my experience - I had a fork fail 5/8" from your grinding. It was life changing and not for the better. OP, you just remove significant material from the most critical area on the bike. If it fails and all you get is a broken collarbone, a wrecked helmet and a few less teeth, consider yourself very lucky. (The chainstays are no big deal. They'll break but you won't get hurt.)
10-05-22, 05:57 PM
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Most of the bits on your bike are only there to make the UCI happy. Cannondale do a fork with only one leg you know? What's the other one even for? Why would anyone need seat stays AND chain stays. ON BOTH SIDES?
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OP, you've just completed a successful ride on your newly modified bike. Congratulation! Now, consider quitting while you are ahead. (I was offered the same advice, I chose not to listen. You still have the option of making a smarter choice.)
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10-05-22, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 79pmooney
The good part of this is that unicrown fork. For the many who hate those forks; don't worry, It won't be a unicrown long.
And my experience - I had a fork fail 5/8" from your grinding. It was life changing and not for the better. OP, you just remove significant material from the most critical area on the bike. If it fails and all you get is a broken collarbone, a wrecked helmet and a few less teeth, consider yourself very lucky. (The chainstays are no big deal. They'll break but you won't get hurt.)
And my experience - I had a fork fail 5/8" from your grinding. It was life changing and not for the better. OP, you just remove significant material from the most critical area on the bike. If it fails and all you get is a broken collarbone, a wrecked helmet and a few less teeth, consider yourself very lucky. (The chainstays are no big deal. They'll break but you won't get hurt.)
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If this is for real, my only suggestion to the OP is next time you have an idea, post it here before you do it rather than after.
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On an unrelated note, I'm taking out a life insurance policy on you. I'll send someone over with the papers for you to sign.
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