Windsor Hour Fork
08-22-10 | 09:06 PM
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Windsor Hour Fork
Hey guys. I got a 2009 windsor Hour.
Want to change the fork to a straight one...preferably of steel construction, and I wanted it straight.
What exactly does fork rake refer to? Does that refer to the sweep at the bottom of the fork? Or can it refer to how far forward the fork sweeps (even if its straight) from the point at which it meets the bottom of the head tube?
Haha don't know if im clear or not.
But the point is, Im looking to grab a fork that will bring the front wheel in closer to teh downtube....kind of want some more responsive steering ish.
Straight forks....straight forks...
Want to change the fork to a straight one...preferably of steel construction, and I wanted it straight.
What exactly does fork rake refer to? Does that refer to the sweep at the bottom of the fork? Or can it refer to how far forward the fork sweeps (even if its straight) from the point at which it meets the bottom of the head tube?
Haha don't know if im clear or not.
But the point is, Im looking to grab a fork that will bring the front wheel in closer to teh downtube....kind of want some more responsive steering ish.
Straight forks....straight forks...
08-22-10 | 10:13 PM
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Read this >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle...cycle_geometry
08-22-10 | 10:36 PM
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Bikes: 1986 Fuji Allegro 12 Spd; 2015 Bianchi Kuma 27.2 24 Spd; 1997 Fuji MX-200 21 Spd; 2010 Vilano SS/FG 46/16
Luck of the draw I guess ? Windsor Hour has the chromoly raked fork. I wound up with a Vilano with a straight hi ten fork.
08-23-10 | 12:55 PM
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Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450
Do you want zero rake?
Or straight blades?
Zero rake will really mess up your bike's handling... IMO go for something with the same rake/trail as stock.
Or straight blades?
Zero rake will really mess up your bike's handling... IMO go for something with the same rake/trail as stock.
