Originally Posted by
crank_addict
I believe this is a 1976 production. Many already know the story if the infamous aluminum death fork. Not going to dwell about here but this one has a steel steerer, pinned.
Fork: Viscount / A356-T6 aluminum blades and cast crown, 2 inch rake 894gm
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Fairly heavy at 894 gm
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Neat! I've never seen photos of the fork construction before!
Were the crown and blades all cast together? Or are the fork blades tubular and glued to the crown? Interesting, regardless of which it is!
Steve in Peoria