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Straightening forks

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MartyC:

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--- Quote from: PHIPPSIO on July 25, 2008, 01:00 PM ---I straightened a seat post recently for a show bike and i used a little heat from a hair dryer. Sounds stupid i know but it gave it that little bit more flex when i applied the pressure. Dont use a naked flame though

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never put heat in tempered metal if you can help it. golden rule!

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Yep, as it has a negative effect and weakens the metal  ;)

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