My frame needs a fork
06-30-04 | 11:52 AM
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My frame needs a fork
I bought a boettchia frame for $42 incl shipping. Small amount of rust and needs paint. Where should I look for a fork. I would like steel. I thnk Surly makes one that will fit. Is there anyone else that does. Option#2 would be a Steelman.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3682982042&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAB:US:6#ebayphotohosting
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06-30-04 | 12:06 PM
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There are lots of steel road forks listed on Ebay.......no one seems to want steel..... except us. The roadies are all converting to carbon. In the past I've picked up Cinelli, Colnago, Tange, and a bunch of no name steel forks real cheap......even with extra long steerer tubes. I cut them and get them re-threaded.
06-30-04 | 02:35 PM
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06-30-04 | 02:50 PM
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Bikeworks in NYC has a Colnago knock-off straight blade chrome fork for $57. I love mine. Drilled for a brake too.
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06-30-04 | 02:54 PM
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The Bikeworks fork is very nice. I got mine in the other day and installed on my Paramount track. Seems to have the same rake as the carbon road fork that I was using.
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06-30-04 | 02:59 PM
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Here is a picture of mine Here
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06-30-04 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
There are lots of steel road forks listed on Ebay.......no one seems to want steel..... except us. The roadies are all converting to carbon. In the past I've picked up Cinelli, Colnago, Tange, and a bunch of no name steel forks real cheap......even with extra long steerer tubes. I cut them and get them re-threaded.
What search words are you using on Ebay? I used "steel bicycle fork". Unfortunatley I didn't see a Cinelli; that is what
06-30-04 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by prodigal son
What search words are you using on Ebay? I used "steel bicycle fork". Unfortunatley I didn't see a Cinelli; that is what
Sorry,I hit submit by accident. What I meant to say I would like a Cinelli or didn't Columbus used to make steel forks.
I am not in a rush to do this, but I don't find something I like in a month Cynikal fork may fit the bill.
Thanks
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06-30-04 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by [165]
does that straight-blade fork have lawyer tabs?
Do you mean the tab that prevent your wheel from falling off? If so the yes they do. I plan on filling mine off.
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06-30-04 | 04:50 PM
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06-30-04 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by [165]
does that straight-blade fork have lawyer tabs?
Took care of that bit of business prior to install. Step 1: Cut steerer tube to length. Step 2: File tabs.Dave
07-01-04 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by prodigal son
What search words are you using on Ebay? I used "steel bicycle fork". Unfortunatley I didn't see a Cinelli; that is what
07-01-04 | 09:54 AM
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I will when I get ome from work. Unless someone beats me too it.
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07-01-04 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jitensha_de_go!
there's a subactegory of forks in "roadbikes and parts" in the cycling category. ebay's search function can be sketchy most of the time...
Thanks for the tip. I ust need to figure out how much tube I need, before I start bidding. I would rather have it to lon than too short.
