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Front fork brake posts removal
I wonder if the v brake pivot posts can be removed from the front fork, even though the posts have no flat side to undo them with a spanner?
Can these be removed with a pair of pliers or a grip of ...
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Accomodating new wheel on old bicycle
I have a bicycle from the 1980s. Steel front fork. I am replacing the 27 1/4 wheels with 700cc. The new front wheel hub is 96mm wide between outer face of the bearing housings. The front fork has an ...
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Can I safely drill a hole from the crown into the steerer in my carbon fork?
I want to install dynamo-powered USB charging apparatus inside my fork steerer. However, it's a carbon fork that has no exit at the crown for the dynamo wiring.
Is it safe to drill a small hole (at ...
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Is it possible to convert a suspension fork to rigid by drilling it?
I have been given a Falcon MTB. I've sorted out all its troubles but the front suspension fork is worn.
When using the front brake the slack in the tubes make them judder. Is there anyway I can "...
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Is it possible/sensible to add a suspension fork to an old mountain bike?
I have a ~1993 Giant mountain bike. It's not great, but I am a very new and casual rider.
The bike has a solid fork and it makes for the predictable rough trail ride. The trails are generally ...
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