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Old 06-08-07, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by evwxxx
Shimano "SF" dropouts were used on some higher-end Trek bikes in the early 80's(710's for instance). With Shimano dropouts in the rear and Tange drops in the fork, it is highly likely the fork is a replacement. These chrome Tange forks are fairly common replacement items.
I've seen plenty of bikes with SunTour or other stamped dropouts in the rear and painted tange forks (with tange fork dropouts) in the front. (Specifically I've come across several Nishikis and Miaytas setup from the factory like this.)

Generally, sure, chrome forks are replacements, however I've seen several pictures of these "semi-pro" bikes and each has had a chrome fork.
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