Originally Posted by
JMONAY
How badly was that fork bent? The fork on my 1958 Raleigh 3-speed has been bent since before I got it. Very slightly though, and bent at the blades and not at the braze. It makes the ride just ever so slightly more harsh. I need to find someone who can do this for me ... er, I suppose I have to start looking first
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The forks I straightened looked much like yours, maybe bent back a bit more than that. I was pretty pleased at the outcome. Truthfully I really don't know how it came out as the bike was a boys model and too small for me to test ride. I learned about fork straightening and learned about SA 3 spd hubs. Good education. If i were in your place, I'd look for an old school LBS or a local frame builder and talk to them. Be sure to ask if they have ACTUALLY done the job vs just knowing how to. I know two guys that own the right tool but have never actually used it. Caution.