Touring - Litespeed Appalachian Front Fork

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rbmurray
06-09-10, 01:49 PM
I've 1996 Litespeed Appalachian, 55 cm.
I'd like to change the front fork (Kinesis AL) to a steel fork with rack bosses..
Any recommendations/ideas or forks that have been used
1" head tube size required
Thanks Ricahrd

Rowan
06-10-10, 03:29 AM
You will have to try to find out what the trail measurement on the original fork is and try to match it with a new one ifyou expect identical handling characteristics.

My only recommendation is to look at www.wiggle.com (http://www.wiggle.com) and search on steel forks made by Thorn. Both (wiggle and Thorn) are UK companies. There should be a range of 1" forks that come up on the search.
ullearn
06-11-10, 07:46 AM
Checkout my profile to see my Litespeed and front fork swap to the Surly LHT fork. Also the folks at Litespeed are very responsive and helpful (2-3 day turn around).

Link to the Litespeed FAQ about Fork Rake - http://www.litespeed.com/current/faq.aspx?ac=vw&id=15

You will also need to determine the Axle to Crown distance to match.