Looking for a 1" straight fork
08-02-10, 02:37 PM
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Looking for a 1" straight fork
I'm looking for a 1" straight for for my track bike.
220mm length at least.
Preferably in chrome (silver) finish.
And available in (or shipped to) Europe.
All for about $US 150
Like this one: https://www.origin-8.com/product_deta...rack&cl1=FORKS
Any ideas?
220mm length at least.
Preferably in chrome (silver) finish.
And available in (or shipped to) Europe.
All for about $US 150
Like this one: https://www.origin-8.com/product_deta...rack&cl1=FORKS
Any ideas?
08-02-10, 02:47 PM
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I dont know any silver/chrome ones, but I do know Affinity makes lugged straight 1" fork.
https://affinitycycles.com/store/fork...nity-fork.html
https://affinitycycles.com/store/fork...nity-fork.html
08-02-10, 03:09 PM
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thanks squeegeesunny, they only color they have is matte black but it could be an option. At $28 the shipping is reasonable.
I also found the Soma but they don't ship outside US. Anyone know of a shop that does (or is in Europe?)
I also found the Soma but they don't ship outside US. Anyone know of a shop that does (or is in Europe?)
08-02-10, 03:13 PM
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Give https://www.mosquito-bikes.co.uk/ a call. I think they stock Soma stuff.
08-02-10, 07:39 PM
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08-02-10, 07:41 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
If you can't find a place, I can order a Soma fork at the shop where I work and ship it to you. PM me if interested.
08-02-10, 09:26 PM
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I bought one of these 6 years ago and still love it.
https://www.bikecult.com/works/parts/genforkC.JPG
https://www.bikecult.com/works/parts/genforkC.JPG
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08-03-10, 07:14 AM
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Thanks for all your answers, the results so far:
- Soma seems to have the best match.
- Mosquito Bikes in the UK cannot help me, they no longer sell Soma and do not have an alternative.
- the one one eBay looks good, but no reference and rather expensive...
- The bikecult.com website is down?
- Soma seems to have the best match.
- Mosquito Bikes in the UK cannot help me, they no longer sell Soma and do not have an alternative.
- the one one eBay looks good, but no reference and rather expensive...
- The bikecult.com website is down?
08-03-10, 09:07 AM
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I bought one of these 6 years ago and still love it.
https://www.bikecult.com/works/parts/genforkC.JPG
https://www.bikecult.com/works/parts/genforkC.JPG
https://bricklanebikes.co.uk/2009/12/...-chrome-forks/
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I bought one of these 6 years ago and still love it.
https://www.bikecult.com/works/parts/genforkC.JPG
https://www.bikecult.com/works/parts/genforkC.JPG
08-03-10, 11:33 AM
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Wearyourtruth, thanks for the bricklane tip!
08-03-10, 01:20 PM
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will this fork give me tighter clearances i think i have a 1 inch frame tube but i just dont like the way my bike looks i want tight clearance and geo
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08-03-10, 07:42 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
08-05-10, 07:55 AM
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OK, thank you all for the tips and especially to wearyourtruth as my sister just picked up the fork at Brick Lane Bikes for £67!
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08-05-10, 01:50 PM
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if you have extra cash, wound-up straight forks are impossible to beat: https://www.woundupcomposites.com/road_fork.html
08-05-10, 02:37 PM
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don't want to threadjack but I've been looking for a fork For a project. 1 1/8 inch threadless. my lbs has the origin 8 fork. is it any good?
