Originally Posted by
seeker333
Surly LHT/DT forks go for ~$100. Make sure whatever substitute fork you consider has an axle-to-crown distance within 10mm of your existing fork, otherwise it may/will affect bike handling.
I have no idea what the axle-to-crown is. I'm taking my bike to the shop on Tuesday for its final tune up before it goes into storage for the winter so I think I'll have them help me.
Anyone have any experience with a bike trailer? I guess that's another option instead of a front rack.