I would avoid putting in the "idiot washer" hole, because it takes out material that's under high tensile stress when the axle is trying to pry the slot open.
Also I'd orient the slot facing forward, so reaction forces from the disc brake aren't in the same direction as the slot opening.
And if increase the width of the material around the corners of the axle slot. Have a look at open end wrenches for well iterated designs that do the same kind of job.
avandalen said:
Chalo said:
>>>> That's a CPSC requirement for bikes, not forks. Lawyer lips aren't the only way to fulfill that requirement; they're just the most annoying way that's hardest to get rid of.
So it isn't mandarory?
Not for forks. It's also at odds with what you're trying to accomplish in terms of compatibility with a range of hub motors.
If you make both sides with identical IS disc tabs, then the right side can be used to anchor a torque arm (which you can also make and sell). Or silly people can put together dual disc setups.
Even if you don't do that, you should incorporate some mounting point that can be used for a torque arm. Best if it's also able to serve another purpose, for instance a fender mount, rack mount, or disc tab.
