Fork Shopping
02-19-05, 02:31 PM
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Fork Shopping
I'm beginning a fixed gear project on a 58 cm Schwinn Le Tour frame. However, the frame is currently forkless. I know I'm going to need a 1" threaded, able to properly fit 700c wheels, and drilled for a front brake. But I'm completely lost when it comes to other criteria. How do I find a proper amount of rake for that size frame? Basically, my overall question is: How the hell do I shop for forks? Thanks a ton.
02-19-05, 02:37 PM
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I don't think you need to worry too much about the technicalities of the fork. Just get a road fork with a long enough steer tube and you will be good to go. I'm sure you can probably find one somewhere cheap/free (might even come with another whole bike 
) or else if you don't mind spending some cash you can buy one. There was another topic about forks recently that had several links in it....
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/86845-track-fork.html
) or else if you don't mind spending some cash you can buy one. There was another topic about forks recently that had several links in it....https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/86845-track-fork.html
