Originally Posted by
jeremyb
awesome! thanks for that, I learned some things.
One thing I have done is make a fork reinforcement out of a piece of thick cardboard that is about 18 inches long rolled up and then taped to hold it from unravelling. I have tried to crush it, and it is very strong and cheap.
Vanilla Bikes in Portland ship with a wooden dowel in the fork with bolts coming in from each side. I saw a photo once, now cant.
My only reservation with wood is that I've seen them break. Granted it was back in the day when it was simple piece wedged into the fork ends. I'd imagine a big wooden dowel is stronger.