Straight Chrome Fork
 

I've got a chrome '09 Pista without a fork and I'd like to get a chrome one to match. So far the only thing I've come across so far is this -> http://store.somafab.com/sostbltrfo.html. Anyone know of any other cheaper options? Also, I've never dealt with a threadless fork before, how should I go about determining the right length? I figure since the bike is a little small for me, it would be best to buy a fork with a longer steerer tube, to allow a higher stem position.

the leader s803 fork comes in chrome, its decent (i have one on my leader 722ts)

What YG said.. but also if you wanted it soma branded for w/e reason, UC has it for like $50 cheaper

The only difference I see is that one of the soma forks has a 38mm rake, while the retrogression has a 41mm rake. how much does of a difference does 3mm make?

^ The last post of that thread is pure gold. :lol:

About as much difference as going from 700 x 25c tires to 700 x 28c tires.

FWIW - Here's a chrome Pista with Soma fork on NYC CL, if you were curious as to what it would look like (57cm frame). Not mine. Kinda sweet.

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_8688.jpg

^^^ I love the way it's perched on some nice abrasive concrete.

isn't the oem pista fork like 28mm? going from 28 to ~40 will almost certainly be noticeable.

The old ones were. IDK about the newer ones, but I imagine they have more rake, since the HT angle has gotten considerably slacker.

that's my frame size as well haha. the only difference is mine has decals.

i haven't had a chance to ride it with the stock fork, so hopefully it won't be a big deal.

Soma fork looks so much better!

stock pista fork, or any uni-crown fork = poop