Alien frame + what fork?
08-04-09 | 07:24 AM
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Alien frame + what fork?
Local shops can't / won't drill the Alien fork for a brake, so I'm considering replacements.
Found this:
https://spicercycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?id=410
but am I missing any other obvious options?
Much appreciated,
Justin
Found this:
https://spicercycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?id=410
but am I missing any other obvious options?
Much appreciated,
Justin
08-04-09 | 07:46 AM
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Beausage is Beautiful
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From: Saitama, Japan
Bikes: Nabiis Alchemy
Tange track fork through QBT at your LBS?
08-04-09 | 12:23 PM
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I put a Keirin brake mount on mine. I was gunna get a replacement fork too, but I think this was easier and cheaper since the price of a new fork + price of a brake would be > price of a keirin brake kit.
08-04-09 | 10:55 PM
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Comanche Racing
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Bikes: Presto NJS build, Specialized Allez Pro w/ full Dura Ace and Ksyrium SLs, 1990something Specialized Sirrus
drill it yourself. Normally, I would say this is a risky operation, but Alien offers up those exact same forks in a drilled version if you get it done by them. So, I figure if they can do it then so can you. Just make sure you have the right size drill bit. Rather start small than start off w/ something too big.
08-05-09 | 02:45 AM
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From: philadelphia, pa
Bikes: 650b traditional rando, 700c SS rando, 700c fast rando..... plus a mountain, folder, and retired urban track in the basement
+1 on the keirin clamp on. no need for drilling your current fork (avoiding all problems of mis-aligning the holes; using the wrong bits; too tight brake clearance even after you put a hole in it), and no need to spend money to go get a new (non-matching) one. the alien frame and fork are sold together with the intention of using them together!
