Okay, so I didn't use classic parts for my restoration, I just used shiny stuff I had lying around my parts bin. My total investment so far is $60 and it is my most comfortable/fun bike to ride. I would also like to pat myself on the back for successfully putting a geared bike back together. I have built many bmx and single speeds but this is my first geared road bike. Two things bother me: the front fork is for a 27 inch wheel so my front brake is disconnected and it the rear dropouts don't have a mount for my rack so I can't use it for commuting, which was the whole reason I wanted it!!! I can't believe I noticed that after I was completely done! Anyway, hope you like what I have done with it.

i'm thinking of replacing the fork with one of these two options. opinions?




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I'd go with the Surly black fork. Unless you have a chrome bike, a chrome fork sticks out. The rule is to keep the color the same. Then again, I'm very traditional.

i usually like keeping the fork the same color as the frame as well, but black with that chrome fork would look great. have fun with that bike, looks pretty cool.

The surly fork is most likely unthreaded. I'd go with the chrome tange fork, 1" threaded. I've seen them for under $40.

Tange fork. You folks are overlooking the fact that the Surly fork isn't drilled for a brake.

Either that, or visit the local shops and see what type of older forks they've got about. A black 700C shouldn't be hard to find.

-Kurt