Picked up a Trek 730 and need a fork

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05-23-15 | 02:35 PM

Tende

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Picked up a Trek 730 and need a fork

So i bought a Trek 730 frame (64cm) and now I need a fork. From the catelog it appears that it was 4.5 rake and 36.5 axle to crown. How much will i throw off the handling by installing a fork with a 5 rake and 37.5 axle to crown? Other ideas? thanks.

05-23-15 | 06:05 PM

aluminummonster

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Hey there! I think I might have been the person who sold you that 730 frame. Lookin' forward to seeing the build!

05-24-15 | 08:55 AM

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No idea, but looking forward to pix of it!

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