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« on: 28.02. 2022 19:11 »
Strange front suspension
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Re: FN
« Reply #1 on: 28.02. 2022 19:19 »
Strange front suspension

That was my first impression before I saw that you mentioned it. With time I might figure out how it works.

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Re: FN
« Reply #2 on: 28.02. 2022 19:49 »
Looks very awkward and ungainly when you see it on the road too.

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Re: FN
« Reply #3 on: 28.02. 2022 22:28 »
Seemed like a good idea at the time. 🤔
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Re: FN
« Reply #4 on: 01.03. 2022 08:52 »
Re-inventing the wheel, maybe?
Perhaps it was down to FN's version of Slumberglade Hall? *eek*

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Re: FN
« Reply #5 on: 01.03. 2022 09:22 »
Too many pivot points and wear in those points would be a problem.
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