finally a stellar LBS helps
it is DONE. a bike shop that was helpful, friendly, inexpensive helped me out with my situation.
no trying to sell me a new bike.
they appreciated what slight modifications i had made.
spent 25 minutes helping me, answering questions, suggesting but mostly LISTENING.
what a great feeling. a shame the one down the street wanted to charge over $130...
$45 at this one. new cro-moly rigid fork.
i'll be revisiting them in the future. for parts. and new bikes. 