Looking for a fork for my Austro Daimler
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Looking for a fork for my Austro Daimler
A while back I posted about my AD Inter 10 falling off the roof of my car. I bent it back into shape, but the fork has never been quite the same. Recently I have noticed it has a bit more give in one blade than the other. In other words, its time to replace it before it goes while I'm riding.
Here's the problem. I'm having trouble finding a 1" threaded lugged fork, used or new, that has a steerer 195mm or longer, and is appropriate for the bicycle (ie. not crap).
This is really bugging me. Whats bugging me even more is that I can't seem to find a NEW fork that meets my criteria!!! I'm looking at distributor catalogs, searching online stores, and am just on the lookout in general.
The selection of 1" threadless is pretty good, and the selection of 1-1/8" threadless is the best (obviously).
I may go crazy and go threadless. This would mean new headset and new stem. It might be nice.....
Ideas?
Here's the problem. I'm having trouble finding a 1" threaded lugged fork, used or new, that has a steerer 195mm or longer, and is appropriate for the bicycle (ie. not crap).
This is really bugging me. Whats bugging me even more is that I can't seem to find a NEW fork that meets my criteria!!! I'm looking at distributor catalogs, searching online stores, and am just on the lookout in general.
The selection of 1" threadless is pretty good, and the selection of 1-1/8" threadless is the best (obviously).
I may go crazy and go threadless. This would mean new headset and new stem. It might be nice.....
Ideas?
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I'd be inclined to go the threadless route myself - and I, too, own a top-end Puch frame/fork (531 all) which I've been building up/swapping out since 1982. I've thought of this scenario - bent fork - for some time. I, too, looked around for a replacement should that day arrive that my fork gets walloped.
I wouldn't worry about maintaining my Puch with vintage parts/components. It's the frame itself that defines these beauties. Threadless and top-end would be my decision.
I wouldn't worry about maintaining my Puch with vintage parts/components. It's the frame itself that defines these beauties. Threadless and top-end would be my decision.
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keeping my budget in mind, I was thinking Surly steamroller fork, cane creek S-8 headset, and race face stem. The Surly should be pretty durable, I'm familiar (and like) the S-8, and the Race Face is simple and sleek.
This, of course, only if i can't find a suitable replacement...
This, of course, only if i can't find a suitable replacement...
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You may need to cut a new fork to size, so if you do be sure to get a proper tool for holding it straight. Nothing worse than an angled fork!
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I have given myself until 10am tomorrow morning (when I start work) to find a suitable threaded fork. if not, I move onto threadless.
Just found the stem I need. 1" x 26mm x 70mm Ritchey. Sitting in the drawer. Now I just need the fork and headset and some spacers and I'm ready to rock!
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There is a person in this thread who has 21 forks and he's offering one to someone else. You might want to contact him:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/504261-fork-information.html
May I suggest a Tange Levin? These were stock on the Inter 10's and are as good as Campy from that era.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/504261-fork-information.html
May I suggest a Tange Levin? These were stock on the Inter 10's and are as good as Campy from that era.
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There is a person in this thread who has 21 forks and he's offering one to someone else. You might want to contact him:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=504261
May I suggest a Tange Levin? These were stock on the Inter 10's and are as good as Campy from that era.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=504261
May I suggest a Tange Levin? These were stock on the Inter 10's and are as good as Campy from that era.
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How big is your AD? Somewhere, I have the front fork from an AD, 56cm, if I recalls correct like. The frame was badly damaged by a frame painter (developed a crack on the seat tube somehow) but the fork is okey-dokey. 531.
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hmmmm.....
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I'd measure both forks, and compare notes here, before jumping to any conclusions. He's got possibly the exact fork you want and need. Be a shame if it slipped by. The Inter 10 also has a Reynolds 531 fork.
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The Inter 10 came with a 531 fork with Gipiemme dropouts. And a nifty brazed-on chain-hanger on the seat-stay. As well as the Tange Levin headset. They are, by all accounts, an absolutely wonderful frame - well worth scouring the country/world for.
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Also, panthers, my measurements are in the OP. If Pogue would be kind enough to measure his/hers we'll be in buisness.
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