sorry for the lack of posting -- but i actually took it to a shop, and they basically said it was a bit of a hopeless job. I could continue looking for a new fork, but i think with buying new rims and replacign the front tire, this could just become pricy for a 60$ bike. I have been wanting to upgrade, and spied a nishiki olympic tri a going for about 350. Good price? or should i pick up an old canyon that someones giving away for about 60$ *but this bike needs some TLC