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I'm working on a late 40's J.C. Higgins conversion into a clunker MTB.
Since it's not a restoration I can use what parts I want.
In my limited time with ballooner bikes I've noticed some of the truss rods seem more ornamental than structural.
(one bolt at headset, no bracing at fork crown, curved truss rods, etc)
I read somewhere that if there is no brace in the middle of rod that the truss rods really aren't doing anything.
Anyone care to comment on what brand they think had the strongest set up?
PS: If the moderator thinks this belongs in a different forum please feel free to move post.
Thanks
Pete
Since it's not a restoration I can use what parts I want.
In my limited time with ballooner bikes I've noticed some of the truss rods seem more ornamental than structural.
(one bolt at headset, no bracing at fork crown, curved truss rods, etc)
I read somewhere that if there is no brace in the middle of rod that the truss rods really aren't doing anything.
Anyone care to comment on what brand they think had the strongest set up?
PS: If the moderator thinks this belongs in a different forum please feel free to move post.
Thanks
Pete