Any good unbranded forks?
09-23-16 | 03:24 PM
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Any good unbranded forks?
I'm trying to find a quality, unbranded fork. By unbranded, I don't mean a cheap no-name part of unknown origin or quality, rather I'd like a fork that is not emblazoned with the manufacturer's logos.
Specifically, I'm looking for a fork that:
It's for a BMC Alpenchallenge that I bought as a frame only; no fork was included.
-Thank you
Specifically, I'm looking for a fork that:
- Is designed for a 700c wheel
- Is disc brake-compatible only
- Is satin black, or satin bare carbon
- Has a tapered steering tube
- Has 45mm rake
- Is 400mm (axle to crown)
- Has regular drop-outs (not thru-axle)
- Has no company logos
It's for a BMC Alpenchallenge that I bought as a frame only; no fork was included.
-Thank you
09-23-16 | 08:05 PM
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Isn't 400mm axle to crown a lot for a fork?
Could try BikeRecyclery.com or Alex's Cycles in Japan on a lark.
-Tim-
Could try BikeRecyclery.com or Alex's Cycles in Japan on a lark.
-Tim-
09-24-16 | 05:03 AM
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09-24-16 | 05:06 AM
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Clearly I'm off on my numbers! I referenced the BMC website for geometry specs and I likely misunderstood that measurement. Basically I need a fork with clearance for slightly wider tires and mudguards.
09-29-16 | 02:10 PM
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09-29-16 | 03:10 PM
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Whats wrong with the Original fork?
Ovalized blades brought together with the steerer tube in a Unicrown Design can give that look .
But that is between You and the custom Frame Builder as to techniques used Materials chosen, and Cost.
Nowadays If you order enough units the factories will put Your Name on it, for a Brand, which is largely just a Logo of the importer.
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Ovalized blades brought together with the steerer tube in a Unicrown Design can give that look .
But that is between You and the custom Frame Builder as to techniques used Materials chosen, and Cost.
Nowadays If you order enough units the factories will put Your Name on it, for a Brand, which is largely just a Logo of the importer.
./.
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10-03-16 | 05:31 PM
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10-03-16 | 05:32 PM
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10-17-16 | 10:39 AM
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If anyone cares, I ended up buying an ENVE fork with similar geometry to the BMC fork. The satin black finish is virtually identical and the white logos aren't so obtrusive that they bother me.
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