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Replacement old-school fork sourcing

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  • Started 12 years ago by kaputnik
  • Latest reply from crowriver

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  1. kaputnik
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    I need to replace a damaged (as in seriously bent out of shape) steel fork.

    It is of the old fashioned type with a proper lugged crown and legs that curve forwards towards the axle, giving a rake of approx 45mm. 1" threaded steerer tube, mudguard bosses and fork crown brake mount required. Standard threading and crown-race sizes.

    Does anyone know where I can order one? There's very little online, even ebay. I have the dimensions measured for the steerer tube (min 180mm total steerer height, threads must start no more than 150mmish from the crown race.

    And yes I've been round and measured every old fork the Bike Station had to offer and nothing is suitable.

    Posted 12 years ago #
  2. crowriver
    Member

    Nice pair of 531 chromed forks on fleaBay here.

    A plethora of 'steel forks', some of which may be suitable. My fave is this steel chromed number with plenty of steerer. (Also a Buy It Now option)

    Otherwise maybe just look for a frame and use the forks, sell on the rest? A fair number of 531 ones around, other steels are available.

    Posted 12 years ago #

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