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an odd question about forks

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Old 05-12-09 | 11:17 PM
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an odd question about forks

Hi, I've got a langster with a carbon fork (stock) and an integrated headset. is there any fork out there that's steel with rack mounts that I can get for this bike, or am I sol? furthermore, if not, is there a steel or aluminum fork that I could use another kind of rack for?

I somehow have this crazy idea that I'm going to tour with this thing, if you're wondering. . . >>
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Old 05-12-09 | 11:35 PM
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a lot of racks don't use rack mounts on the fork but mount to the bars/stem and axle nuts. CETMA and a few others spring to mind, so there doesn't seem to be a need to replace your fork to be running a front rack
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Old 05-13-09 | 07:24 AM
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You'll want to check your axle to crown height and the fork rake to find something close to what you have or you might change the handling in a way that you won't like. First fork that comes to mind is the Surly Long Haul Trucker. Also, check Spicer, they usually have a wide variety of forks that aren't too expensive. QBP's house brand, Dimension, might be an option as well.

I've done touring on my fixed Crosscheck, 3 days or so at a time, and found a rear rack with small panniers was sufficient. You find after your first trip you really figure out how to pare down what you need to keep your load as light as possible. In warm weather you can really go a lot lighter: no tent, sleeping bag liner instead of a true bag, etc.



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