Mountain Biking - Lo-Budget, Retro build–opinions please

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50 tooth Cannon
12-27-06, 02:44 PM
I aquired a great old frame, but it fits only a 1" steerer. I realize that forks with a 1" steer tube are rare these days. I want to go lo budget (ie: ebay, not new). Is it worth it to continue?


taylor p
12-27-06, 03:09 PM
all the forks with 1'' steertubes that are worht any thing sell for allot more than there worth

50 tooth Cannon
12-27-06, 03:12 PM
well said.


50 tooth Cannon
12-27-06, 03:13 PM
oh- but what about steerer tube replacement, like on a current marzocchi?

taylor p
12-27-06, 04:48 PM
i dont know might work