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Old 08-27-2011, 11:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
Xringer
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Originally Posted by skyl4rk View Post
I recommend full suspension for an e-bike.
I read on some seller sites, not to use front forks with a hub, if the fork had shocks.

They warned buyers to use nothing but plain old steel forks.
Since the motor torque could cause a fork failure..

But nowadays, I no longer see that warning. And people are installing hubs with shocks..

Wonder what that was about.?.
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