Framebuilders - Source for Tange forks

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mmmdonuts
08-28-08, 11:42 AM
Does anyone know of a supplier or retailer in the US who could get any of the Tange fork models T-2401, T-2406, or T-2407? I like the way they look but I am not able to find anything. Also, does anyone know what the specs are, steer tube dia, threaded/threadless, etc?
By the way, you can see them here: http://www.tange-design.com/tange_2007/forks2.htm
Thanks,
Rob
FixedDrinks
08-29-08, 08:29 AM
I'm pretty sure IRD interloc racing design has what you want. I just got a lugged road fork, 1 1/8" , standard reach brakes from them-its marked Tange Infinity double butted. I ordered direct-they were really slow to answer email questions-but after placing order I got my fork in a couple days. Biketiresdirect also carries these-for a bit cheaper-but they are temporarily closed because of fire. Try their site too.
mmmdonuts
08-29-08, 12:01 PM
Thanks. I noticed that Soma also sells similar forks and IRDs as well. I looked into Surly but their forks are not Tange made nor tubing.
FixedDrinks
08-29-08, 01:24 PM
FWIW- the invoice said something like Soma/IRD/Merry-I think it's all the same company or distributor whatever.
escapist
09-19-08, 03:26 PM
I've been looking for a fork to replace my damaged Mercier Kilo TT stock fork. Couple people have recommended those models on Tange fork, but I can't seem to find anyone who stocks them either.
Here are a few similar forks I've also been checking out. Not sure if any of them are appropriate...
- Tange t-2407
(http://www.tange-design.com/tange_2007/forks2.htm)
- Soma 23024 steerer
(http://store.somafab.com/sothfo.html)
- Surly Steamroller
(http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FK409B26-Surly+Steamroller+Fork.aspx?sc=SAS&SSAID=154539)
- Scattante SSR
(http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=24902&item=30-0903)
John Wilke
09-19-08, 05:13 PM
Universal Cycles has a wide variety of forks including Tange: http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/index.php?category=1640
mmmdonuts
09-22-08, 08:55 AM
John is correct. The Soma Lugged Track forks at Universal Cycles seem to be the Tange models as well.
escapist
09-29-08, 11:23 AM
Ordered a Soma Lugged Track Fork today. Hopefully it'll work out.
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