Re: [CR] All this fixation must stop

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Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:08:33 -0700
From: "Clayton Scott" <clayton.sf@gmail.com>
To: john strizek <lyonstrings@yahoo.com>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] All this fixation must stop

For steel forks there is this solution: http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_482_1209&products_id=3751

Clayton Scott SF, CA

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 9:04 AM, john strizek <lyonstrings@yahoo.com> wrote:
> With the recurring theme of "fixies" I have a question.
> what are the different solutions for front brakes or brakes in general.
> In California (USA) bicycles are required to have a brake(s.)
> for some traqkc bikes there is minimal clearance for tires to rear bridge
> or to the bottom of fork crowns. When the frame and fork are close
> clearanced and not drilled for brakes, what solution do the cognescenti
> have?
> Some if not many riders of frames and forks unsuited for brakes do not wish
> to modify their frames by drilling them for brakes. It is a conundrum.
>
> Information and advice is appreciated and thanked for in advance.
>
> john strizek
> sacramento, california
> USA