Yep. That sums it up well. As for the Tange mountain fork, it comes in
"Any color - so long as it's black"
-Henry Ford
DMF is also on the same page.
Originally Posted by phoebeisis
Tracksmart,
I agree the Tange forks are nice;I bought this one-new-about 1979-for maybe $12-$15.It served me well and is still in fine shape.
When I was saying Cheapo-I had in mind the no name ones you buy off ebay for $10 with another $10 for S&H. I suspect they are strong enough, but they probably give a pretty harsh, dead ride it you use high pressure tires.
I usually try to get the Nashbar stuff when it is on sale, or a return, or off ebay.$150 fork on a $150 used bike does kinda strain the "bang for the buck" meter-A $40 fork does kinda stay in the ballpark.
However, I have rarely regreted buying a high end part or bike. In truth the low end stuff is pretty good now, so I doubt it would be regretable either.He wouldn't go wrong with the Tange fork; I wonder, do they still chrome plate them-I love polished chrome!!
Get what pleases your eye, but keep in mind resale or future use on the "BETTER BIKE" we all buy in the future.
Luck
Charlie