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Old 07-05-09 | 11:00 PM
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Bikes: Steel

The original fork would be hard to find. Maybe I should get a proper threadless headset and use the current saw-off fork? Or maybe 1" carbon fiber from Craigs List? I've seen CF fork $50 and headset $70 (Chris King) a while ago on CL. I could find Aftermarket steel chrome forks, but only threadless type.

VS this:

So do you think it would be OK to have this vintage bike with carbon fork, and threadless stem to have a modern spin on the vintage bike?
Or is it better to have original vintage look with steel fork and quill stem?
I think some time in the future I'll upgrade the wheels and cranks perhaps.
By the way, does any one know how much does this bike weigh all built-up?

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