FAQs - Butted Tubing
What are rake 16 x 30 and rake 15 x 45 on cycle fork blades? [+]
Over the years Reynolds have worked with frame builders to establish the ideal bend in a fork for the style of frame being built.
We have developed a slow, gradual bend for road frames, and this is bent with a 30mm offset. This is known as rake 16 x 30.
For touring frames more bend is required to absorb the rigours of long distance riding, so a sharper bend is put into the blades, this time for 45mm. This is known as rake 15 x 45mm.
On both of these blades, builders can make minor adjustments by careful cutting to length before welding.
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