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Originally Posted by AcGold
There is kind of one at Eau Claire but I'm not sure if they sell parts, a cheap Manitou fork would be great. The only thing I'm unsure of is if the head tube needs a very specific kind of fork, the manual I found says it has a 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SE-1 but nothing more really. Also probably going to put disc breaks on it eventually and repaint it mostly black because a lot of the paint is chipped. Thanks for the help
The bike I'm working on:
http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/B...itai&Type=bike
The aluminum frame is so well built it's worth keeping over buying a new one. Also this is the kind of fork I'd put on if they fit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2014-Man...item540a7b14d6
Used for some trail riding with a lot of riding around Calgary going from the NW to SW regularly
Another fork:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2014-SR-...algo=undefined |
Yup you will need a 1 1/8 fork thread less fork . You can use a threaded but I don't recommend it. You have to get a new stem and headset.. You could get frame reducers and a 1 inch fork. You will nees to measure the headtube lenght that houses your headset and forks to make sure the steer tube is long enough for your frame. Manitous are OKThey have never screamed quality tho unless you shell out over $800. You could get a nicer marzocchi fork used for the same price. STAY AWAY FROM ANYTHING SUNTOUR!!! they are cheap Chinese knockoff brand. As for Disc Brakes a pair of Avid bb7's mechanical disc brakes with a 180mm rotor would be more than enough for you. No need to go hydraulic for simple commuting .
Edit: the headset Se mention is the brand and model . Brand A headset model. SE-1
If you want I'm friends with the owners of Recycleistias and Bicycleitis her In Victoria here . I can do some scouting their if you send me a list of parts you would need. It would be way cheaper for you. Send me a pm if you would like. If yoi could send me a p.m of your bike I would be able too get a better feel of what. Your working with. Also check out
www.Ratrodbikes.com for some inspiration.