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Fork Dropout Repairs - good to go or just say no?

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Mikku:
I've been distracted from my Laserlite build by the possibility of another grail purchase!  :crazy2:

The problem is that the fork dropouts have been repaired so I'm not sure I want to risk buying and, more importantly, riding a bike that has had dropout issues. Here are some before and after pictures for your viewing pleasure:-











As you can see, the drops were welded and cleaned up, then the forks rechromed. So what do you think - ok to buy and ride, or forget about it and finish off the Kuwi!  :laugh:

snoopy72:
Look a bit thin now , I would find another set.

Mikku:
I think Thruster dropouts are on the thin side to begin with so yeah, that could be a good call.  :daumenhoch:

rodriguez:
Nope, I wouldn't buy those doesn't look like a very good repair to me.

I would have preferred to buy them damaged and get the work done myself.

MartyC:
They do look a little thin but would need to compare with an og set to really make a call.  Ask Andy68 for a pic as I think he has a Thruster with similar forks.

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