Joined: Nov 2006
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From: duluth
Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450
As long as the steerer is the right diameter and long enough for the frame, you can put a 12" fork in a 700c frame.
Also, you can polish aluminum rims and it will look like chrome, it just takes a bit of elbow grease and tlc once finished.