> I just remembered that René Herse did make > twin-plate fork crowns on special request, > even on bikes with brazed-on brake pivots. > The fact that these were available for 30+ years > indicate that they must have been problem-free.
Not only that, but every LeJeune tandem I've ever seen (my own included) uses a true twin-plate fork crown. In fact, for a long time these were considered the best replacement available for broken forks from other manufacturers. (At least in my neighborhood.)
Is anyone seriously asserting that a _properly built_ twin plate fork crown is weaker than other types? Best regards, Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia