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Old 10-23-08 | 02:33 PM
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rudetay
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From: Columbus, Ohio

Bikes: Serotta Colorado III Track (Renyolds Ouzo Pro Aero Fork, Dura-Ace to Mavic CXP-14 wheels, Sugino crank, Thomson and 3T the rest), Steelman Cyclocross (Campy Record 10, Deda Newton & Thomson stuff)

Keep in mind as well that that fork has a wider crown to it so that it fits in ascetically with an integrated headset. Like instead of the top of the fork tapering all the way to the 1" 1/8th steerer, it leaves a wider area at the top, since on the Track Pro it came on the head tube itself is wider. This makes no difference functionally, but since you have a standard headset, there might be a weird little ridge at the top of the fork. I only mention it since you brought up the ascetic aspect.

Also, what size frame is yours? The fork you're looking at has a 43mm rake, and will change the handling of your bike if it's not similar to your current one. Check here to compare: http://motobecane.com/msg_geometry.html

Finally, there might not be a brake hole on that fork, ask the seller to be sure.

Personally I think big bladed forks look kind of weird with thin steel tubed bikes (although I have an aero renyolds fork with my OS steel frame, and that looks fine), I'd look towards a nashbar or similar cheap more standard fork...

P.S. - Were you at the last Akron CM ride? I stopped by for a second before it started, but had to leave, and I thought I saw a Messenger on the bike rack. Hope to see you around later.
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