Classic & Vintage - saved another one from the landfill

its a japan model so i only spent about 40 bucks, but a new paint job and frame decals does wonders

Looks like the fork is bent.

Looks like the fork is bent.

I hate to say it but, I agree.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=203767&d=1306584817

Sadly does look like the fork is bent, but if there is no buckling behind the headlug a replacement fork would fix it right up. Score!

holy crap you guys are right, i cant believe i didnt notice that. fixed it up pretty fast and it rides good, man i let that one slip past, thanks and good eye.

you know if i didnt post the pic i would of never noticed it and all would of been fine since its just a ride around bike, but know its gonna bug the hell out of me until i fix it.

Loving that half-step plus granny! Good luck with the fork.

you know if i didnt post the pic i would of never noticed it and all would of been fine since its just a ride around bike, but know its gonna bug the hell out of me until i fix it.

If you didn't even notice it when you disassembled for paint, must not be too bad. Good luck. Looks nice!

theres nothing wrong with the frame or head tube, i think i might try to heat the fork up and tweak it back, sandblast and repaint. i think it will be an easy fix

Where do you guys find these great bikes... Bent fork or not - WHAT A FIND...

Bar end shifters alone are worth $60, if you have to art it out you will still be way ahead.

theres nothing wrong with the frame or head tube, i think i might try to heat the fork up and tweak it back, sandblast and repaint. i think it will be an easy fix

At the risk of getting flamed by one of our frame builders, I've had some good luck just cold-setting regular high-ten forks that looked just like that, using the apparatus below - A 2x6 with two large u-bolts, a threaded rod, a short 2x4 (wedged under the legs for anti rotation) - and a car jack.

It applies the reverse load at the same point as it was bent in the first place.
It left some crackled paint on the back of the legs.

I haven't tried it with Reynolds or Columbus though. - And certainly don't try it with aluminum.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh117/auchencrow/Bike%20Forums/unbendingfork.jpg

Japanese made - did you see if it was Ishiwata tubing? Maybe a Bianchi Limited.

Here's mine.
203785

no not sure. really dont dont much about bianchis. the only thing out of ordinary was the rear wheel set screws. and i put a new shimano rd on it im fixing up the one that had on it it has three pulleys. looks pretty cool. anything else i should look for.

at the risk of getting flamed by one of our frame builders, i've had some good luck just cold-setting regular high-ten forks that looked just like that, using the apparatus below - a 2x6 with two large u-bolts, a threaded rod, a short 2x4 (wedged under the legs for anti rotation) - and a car jack.

It applies the reverse load at the same point as it was bent in the first place.
It left some crackled paint on the back of the legs.

I haven't tried it with reynolds or columbus though. - and certainly don't try it with aluminum.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh117/auchencrow/bike%20forums/unbendingfork.jpg

i hear ya!!!!

A 2x6 with two large u-bolts, a threaded rod, a short 2x4 (wedged under the legs for anti rotation) - and a car jack.

It applies the reverse load at the same point as it was bent in the first place.


that's pretty cool.

This works, too:

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=203793&d=1306607486

Good for fixing bent steps in ladders too.:D

If there's a *really* oldschool LBS near you, they may have some proper tools for cold setting that fork back to its original shape.

I used the ladder method. If you leave the frame attached to the fork, you get plenty of leverage for a very controlled bend.

I have had 2 frames with the bent forks. Both I took to my old school bike shop....problem and doubts gone.

Good for fixing bent steps in ladders too.:D

looks like a good way to create bent steps in ladders too?

This works, too:

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=203793&d=1306607486

Yep, try wrestling with it a little. Wrestling works with seat stays and chain stays also. IMHO, kind of an art form.

That has a triple chain ring + bar end shifters. Shimano STX RD? Wow!!! That was a great deal!!!