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    fork brace ??

    I thought that while I had my 650G apart I'd install a fork brace. Honestly, it would be as much for bling value as handling.

    I found one at oldbikebarn (yes, I'll be careful), but it's $50.

    Isn't it just a piece of metal machine to fit between the fork tubes?

    Couldn't I have a local machine shop make one for a lot less than $50?

    Is there something I don't understand here?

    Thanks,
    Del
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    Re: fork brace ??

    With machine shop rates, they probably wouldnt bother to set up the machine for $50 as that amount of money would likely cover about 15 minutes of their time. :-)

    Earl


    Originally posted by Del
    I thought that while I had my 650G apart I'd install a fork brace. Honestly, it would be as much for bling value as handling.

    I found one at oldbikebarn (yes, I'll be careful), but it's $50.

    Isn't it just a piece of metal machine to fit between the fork tubes?

    Couldn't I have a local machine shop make one for a lot less than $50?

    Is there something I don't understand here?

    Thanks,
    Del
    Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

    I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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      #3
      Isn't it just a piece of metal machine to fit between the fork tubes?
      Yes and no. It is simply a piece of metal that fits between the forks, but it is an ACCURATELY machined piece of metal that MUST be on the same hole centres as the triples and axle spacers or it will cause binding and stiction problems. A brace that does not fit properly is significantly worse than no brace at all.

      Couldn't I have a local machine shop make one for a lot less than $50?
      No. Earl is correct in his assessment. I am not sure what type of brace you are thinking of (either the split plate type or the Telefix type), but the simplest one would be minimum 3-4 hours of time at about $55-$60/hr or more, depending on the shop and their equipment. To make it look nice would take significantly more time than that and would cost accordingly.

      To me $50 sounds very reasonable if it is a decent piece of work.


      Mark

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        #4
        You might want to check on ebay you should be able to pick one up for a little cheaper. I have seen them for under 35 and are aluminum.

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