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Title: Grinding out Fork dropout to 14mm
Post by: Rep300 on April 14, 2021, 09:32:56 PM

Does anybody have any insight into grinding a fork dropout to 14mm?


I'm running a Haro Mega Fork (28mm offset) and want to swap to a minimal offset fork (13-15mm offset). However I don't want to give up my 14mm front axle. Has anybody taken a pair of, say S&M Fast Pitch forks, and just had the dropout opened up a bit to fit the 14mm axle?


Trying to get that lighter, more modern tapered fork style, with the big axle I like. Since NOBODY makes modern 14mm drop out fork with 990 mounts.


Maybe I have to just get them custom made? Who would do that for me? We Bikes?


Thanks

Title: Re: Grinding out Fork dropout to 14mm
Post by: Mambocowboy on April 14, 2021, 10:11:44 PM

Does anybody have any insight into grinding a fork dropout to 14mm?


I'm running a Haro Mega Fork (28mm offset) and want to swap to a minimal offset fork (13-15mm offset). However I don't want to give up my 14mm front axle. Has anybody taken a pair of, say S&M Fast Pitch forks, and just had the dropout opened up a bit to fit the 14mm axle?


Trying to get that lighter, more modern tapered fork style, with the big axle I like. Since NOBODY makes modern 14mm drop out fork with 990 mounts.


Maybe I have to just get them custom made? Who would do that for me? We Bikes?


Thanks
For $30 I had a welder adjust my rear dropout from 10mm to 14mm. Did a good job and took about 20 minutes...
Title: Re: Grinding out Fork dropout to 14mm
Post by: metalbmxer on April 15, 2021, 01:44:46 AM
It can be done. get a cheap angle grinder and pair of protective eyewear and you are good to go. Grind a bit at a time and TAKE YOUR TIME with it. good luck and keep us posted!