Originally Posted by
notenoughdaylig
Co-ops are your friend. Lots of 1" rigid forks available.
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Our local co-op has barrels of older forks- it might take a bit of digging to find the correct fit, but it would be worth it.
Then- add drop bars, bar-end shifters, perhaps change the stem as needed, and add smoother road/ gravel tires. Bingo.