The Steering Feel is related to Trail * the blade length and the offset are part of that .
longer or shorter Fork crown race seat to fork tip axle center distance and the head tube angle is altered ..
* the line thru the head tube crosses the Plumb line thru the axle . the distance between them is the Trail a distance on the ground .
Measure !
You can get a fork Made (with a Brake!!) , which uses straight blades . the rake /offset is the angle the blades join the crown,
The bend can be a large radius , looks good , not much less stiff ,
or old school, 40's~50's as done before streets were improved ..
straight into fork crown and tapering down until closer to the wheel then a small radius bend, which flexed a bit ,
to soften the vibrations of streets with Brick Pavers..
Last edited by fietsbob; 12-03-15 at 01:08 PM.