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 -> https://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)

https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...ed-chrome-fork

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?

https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-does-3mm-make

^ The last post of that thread is pure gold.

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.

^^^ 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