Hello from Portland, Oregon
04-05-15, 04:29 PM
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Hello from Portland, Oregon
Hi,
Just registered and wanted to say hi. I've been a long time rider and a few months ago I got into an accident that did a lot of damage to my 2008 Bianchi Pista (Jazz Blue). I thought this would be a good place to connect with like-minded people as a gear up for a rebuild so I can get back to riding this season.
On that note, I'm currently looking for a stock replacement fork for my bike. Preferably in the same color. If you have one please let me know.
I look forward to being apart of this community and what it has to offer. In the mean time I've attached a photo of my ride prior to the accident. Can't wait to ride again.
Cheers!
Just registered and wanted to say hi. I've been a long time rider and a few months ago I got into an accident that did a lot of damage to my 2008 Bianchi Pista (Jazz Blue). I thought this would be a good place to connect with like-minded people as a gear up for a rebuild so I can get back to riding this season.
On that note, I'm currently looking for a stock replacement fork for my bike. Preferably in the same color. If you have one please let me know.
I look forward to being apart of this community and what it has to offer. In the mean time I've attached a photo of my ride prior to the accident. Can't wait to ride again.
Cheers!
04-05-15, 05:54 PM
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Hello from Eugene, and welcome to the forum.
Sorry, no orphan unicrown Bianchi forks here.
Matching the color may be difficult. E-Bay? But, a chrome or perhaps white fork might not look too bad with your bike. Or even a carbon fork. Or, you can try to get a color paint for a replacement fork.
There are lots of unicrown forks at my local bike coop, but most of them are MTB forks which may be heavier than you desire.
I'm running 700c tires on a frame that was designed for 26", although my fork is a 700c, so it may be possible to mix and match parts, especially if you're wanting something quick and dirty to get yourself back on the road.
Sorry, no orphan unicrown Bianchi forks here.
Matching the color may be difficult. E-Bay? But, a chrome or perhaps white fork might not look too bad with your bike. Or even a carbon fork. Or, you can try to get a color paint for a replacement fork.
There are lots of unicrown forks at my local bike coop, but most of them are MTB forks which may be heavier than you desire.
I'm running 700c tires on a frame that was designed for 26", although my fork is a 700c, so it may be possible to mix and match parts, especially if you're wanting something quick and dirty to get yourself back on the road.
04-05-15, 06:03 PM
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Welcome from Seattle, glad you came to your senses and got on-board. haha
I done some business with a bike shop down the road from Portland and they have a nice black cromoly fork that would look smashing with that Pista.
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...gged-road-fork
I done some business with a bike shop down the road from Portland and they have a nice black cromoly fork that would look smashing with that Pista.
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...gged-road-fork
04-05-15, 06:07 PM
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Hey BlueByYou,
Welcome to Bike Forums..
Welcome to Bike Forums..
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04-05-15, 06:19 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums. Good luck with your fork search.
04-05-15, 08:08 PM
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Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the warm welcome and suggestions.
Cale, thanks for the link, but I'm looking for a replacement fork that is close the the stock rake.
Cale, thanks for the link, but I'm looking for a replacement fork that is close the the stock rake.
04-05-15, 08:26 PM
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04-05-15, 08:39 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. That's a nice looking fork and good price point. I was hoping to replace it with a unicrown to help retain the aesthetic. I'm not opposed to a black fork on the from considering the components are black. I would rather use a lugged fork on a lugged frame.
