Looking for a fork to fit 650c...
05-05-12, 02:31 PM
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Looking for a fork to fit 650c...
I purchased a Litespeed Saber which is sized for a 650c wheelset. It has a "well used" generic carbon fork (I don't see any markings on it to indicate manufacturer) that I would like to replace. My preference would be Cromoly or even Aluminum but if nobody knows of any place where I can purchase a fork made with those materials then any suggestions for a dependable carbon fork would be appreciated.
05-05-12, 03:05 PM
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Good luck with that. 650C had a brief period of popularity with tri-geeks but they've faded even there. You might find a carbon fork, but steel is really going to be hard. You might be able to get a frame builder to make you a custom one, but that isn't going to be cheap.
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Felt still makes 650c bikes for women. Contact them to see if they have anything in stock that fits your needs.
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Google up "650c road fork". Click shopping up top. Am I missing something? What size is your steerer?
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Go to a bike shop that sells Tri bikes. My LBS has a slew of 650c bikes. NWS Alpine is correct on the Felts, their ZW series has a 650c for each model. 3T makes one but its about $400-$500
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https://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?item=100044812
Not the lightest but a great price.
Edit: here is an even better deal.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Easton-EC90-...687#vi-content
Not the lightest but a great price.
Edit: here is an even better deal.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Easton-EC90-...687#vi-content
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BTW, do you need 1" or 1 1/8" steerer?
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I bought a sweet 1" Oval fork from the Hostel Shoppe that specializes in 650C recumbents. they also have an aluminum fork and another carbon fork:
https://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/...ategory=607200
https://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/...ategory=607200
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I need a 1 1/8" threadless, which is a shame because I'm finding more or less what I'm looking for in 1" on eBay.
I've sent some initial emails to a couple of places that do custom work to see how much it would cost to produce a steel/alloy 650c fork with standard dimensions but I may just end up purchasing a carbon Easton so I can ride while I continue to look.
I've sent some initial emails to a couple of places that do custom work to see how much it would cost to produce a steel/alloy 650c fork with standard dimensions but I may just end up purchasing a carbon Easton so I can ride while I continue to look.
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The problem is--preferably--I'd like the fork to be steel/alloy instead of carbon and the few that seem to be in supply are all carbon. It may just be something I have to live with.
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I'm pretty sure this is a 1-1/8" fork. It would be worth a call.
https://shop.bacchettabikes.com/parts...nson-fork.html
https://shop.bacchettabikes.com/parts...nson-fork.html
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