Re: [CR]Drilling fork crown for brake attachment

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

From: <RaleighPro531@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:45:51 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Drilling fork crown for brake attachment
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 1/13/2003 12:17:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, norbikes@hotmail.com writes:


> Are there any caveats for drilling a track fork crown for a front
> brake....? I have a dedicated track frameset that I want to use for fixed
> gear training on the road. It's a Zeus crown with a pretty abbreviated
> bridge---I'm thinking of just swapping out the fork for a drilled road
> fork.
> Thanx for any suggestions!
>

Swap the fork! You'll have: 1) A properly drilled fork with clearance for the brake. 2) The original unmolested fork, should that become important. 3) If you get a fork with a bit longer steeerer you can maybe get a better position for road riding.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA