I recently drilled a mountain bike fork in the center for accessory
mounting; I don't think it's a big deal. If the fork in question is
like mine, it's 4130 steel and stronger than it needs to be. Use a
new, properly rated drill bit and it should be fine.
Now squeezing 1cm out of the M-12 rack is
I would try to mimick this installation using 4 P-clams.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306...@n07/3311380007/
You won't mess up your fork if you later change your mind.
René
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You could install a 1" star nut from the underside inside the steer
tube. I would then use a Mark's rack and modify the fork mount as
required. Save the trouble of drilling your fork.
On May 25, 1:53 am, Earl Grey wrote:
> Thanks for the advice. The fork is built super-tough, for serious off-
>
Thanks for the advice. The fork is built super-tough, for serious off-
roading. I live in Thailand and don't have a drill press, and this is
my junker, ahem, I mean trusty old stead. If I ruin the fork, I can
finally go and replace this 20 year old frame with a Kogswell P/R, so
I am not too worried
I just measured the fork on my 58cm Bianchi San Jose that I have
installed a m-12 on, and the measurement that you took was only 10cm
on my bike. I recall having to slightly bend the rack when first put
it on to get it to mount level, so I'm not sure if it would work on
your bike or not (but I wou
