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Old 02-03-12 | 07:24 PM
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buldogge
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Aaron... The stays are chrome (1/2 seats, full chains)...but...I would rather find a Chesini fork, eventually.
If I'm gonna build it reasonably light then the CF does make the most sense.

Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
Yeah - the photos are making it tough to answer.

My gut is saying CF (assuming the rake matches), and here's why...

I find all chrome forks garish, especially when they're not original. Without chrome headlugs and/or chrome stays to balance it, it just looks out of place. If the fork isn't going to be original, get one that feels great...and I really like having a CF fork with a steel frame. If you don't have that combo, give it a try.
Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
I'm with Grady and Aaron.
1-That chrome fork looks really nice with mid-80's frames, like a Cilo, where the pedigree isn't stamped on the OEM.
2-If you plan to ride it, I'd go with the CF if you don't have the OEM fork. Give yourself the best you can put on it.
3-It's easier to pop wheelies with a lighter fork.
I never thought I'd find the frame...I might find a fork someday!

I would probably paint the CF fork to match/complement

Originally Posted by lostarchitect
I dunno, I like all chrome forks, personally. You're never going to find an original fork for that bike, and I don't like the way CF forks look with steel frames... I'd get the chrome fork.
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