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Originally Posted by
Denny
Do you mean the metal frame thing between the forks?
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Yes - it is a forks brace which the X has but because the R wheel is 21" there is not room for a straight one on the R so they do not put one on at all.
Why they did not put a curved one (curving over the tyre) I do not know. Perhaps there is no real need for a brace and the X one is cosmetic or is the R at some risk of warp under load because it doesn't have one?
There exist so many minor differences between the X and R models that are not apparent to the casual observer - the rear suspension link bones being one - that one wonders why are they different? (The link bones probably to set the suspension level as a result of the front wheel size and geometry differences putting it out of level).
to rekainen for a splendid job in doing what he wanted.