looking for a Low rake fork
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looking for a Low rake fork
yes i searched, does anyone know where to buy a low rake fork like less than 30mm or even zero rake. Ive looked all over the place and cant find one. Im not trying to pay more than like 150 so that means wound up is probably out of the question. Its for a 1 inch threadless. At this point im thinking the only way is if i get it custom made but id like to avoid that route.
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You might be able to get a steel fork from a coop and have a framebuilder straighten out the blades a bit for you. A nasty unicrown Pake fork is 1" threadless, 38mm rake, and $75 brand new. That might be an ok starting point.
That said, WHY? Seriously. Spend your $150 on a craigslist BMX bike and be done with it.
That said, WHY? Seriously. Spend your $150 on a craigslist BMX bike and be done with it.
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YO B I WANT MY FORK MAD STRAIGHT 4 DA SPINZ, HELP ME OUT!
get a bmc fork if you want to do barspins, just be aware if you switch it around, it's going to have adverse effects on your bikes handling.
get a bmc fork if you want to do barspins, just be aware if you switch it around, it's going to have adverse effects on your bikes handling.
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get a bmc fork if you want to do barspins, just be aware if you switch it around, it's going to have adverse effects on your bikes handling.
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ahhhh barspins. how f*****g ******** on a track bike. but you gotta love the effort and the dedication.
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bmw fork probably wont work on your bike, as its 1 1/8th. I just realized this after the fact.
If you want to quote this and give another ******baggy quip feel free. I will stop trying to answer questions you ask. Looks like your fate is sealed with getting a custom fork made up, or a 650cc front.
If you want to quote this and give another ******baggy quip feel free. I will stop trying to answer questions you ask. Looks like your fate is sealed with getting a custom fork made up, or a 650cc front.
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bmw fork probably wont work on your bike, as its 1 1/8th. I just realized this after the fact.
If you want to quote this and give another ******baggy quip feel free. I will stop trying to answer questions you ask. Looks like your fate is sealed with getting a custom fork made up, or a 650cc front.
If you want to quote this and give another ******baggy quip feel free. I will stop trying to answer questions you ask. Looks like your fate is sealed with getting a custom fork made up, or a 650cc front.
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do it yourself.
get a blow torch and a hammer and fix the rake on your current fork. i'm guessing its steel, so just heat that sucker up and pound it with a hammer. be sure to measure so each blade is equal, it may be a good idea to use a rubber mallet instead of a regular hammer.
get a blow torch and a hammer and fix the rake on your current fork. i'm guessing its steel, so just heat that sucker up and pound it with a hammer. be sure to measure so each blade is equal, it may be a good idea to use a rubber mallet instead of a regular hammer.
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Why not get a pista fork? It's 1" threadless and it has 28mm rake. unless you have a pista and are wanting to replace the stock fork.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Bianchi-Pista-tr...ayphotohosting
https://cgi.ebay.com/Bianchi-Pista-tr...ayphotohosting
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Oh my god!!! That pista fork is so goddamn ugly! I've never seen one detached from the bike (which is tipically pretty) before! Blind my eyes!
BLARRFFF!!!
BLARRFFF!!!
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I am not sure why on earth anyone would want a zero rake fork. It would make the bike handle like garbage. I think the OP is probably after a fork with straight blades (not the same as no rake). The Performance cheapie isn't a bad choice.
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He wants a zero rake fork so that he can do barspins easier.
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u want lower rake and u already have a 650c wheel.... can't u already do barspins?
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I prefer the aesthetics of a unicrown fork.
If purchasing a custom frame today, I would enquire about a fillet-brazed unicrown fork.
A Pista fork, last time I checked, costs $60, if Bianchi will sell one separately from the frame.
I also really like the cast aero fork crown on the Mercian lugless frameset:
https://www.merciancycles.com/frame_pro_lugless.asp
Mercian offers a 33mm rake.
If purchasing a custom frame today, I would enquire about a fillet-brazed unicrown fork.
A Pista fork, last time I checked, costs $60, if Bianchi will sell one separately from the frame.
I also really like the cast aero fork crown on the Mercian lugless frameset:
https://www.merciancycles.com/frame_pro_lugless.asp
Mercian offers a 33mm rake.