The Chromed Fork Mystique
From what I've seen, it's pretty much a given that in the vintage bike lines, the "up-line" models would have a chromed fork and the entry level models would not. But, what I haven't figured out yet is WHY? What makes a chromed fork (and I am speaking of the chromed one -- not the all chrome fork) better than a non-chromed fork? Is it just the aesthetics of the time? Is there a technical reason?
A curious mind wants to know...
Thanks!