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[email protected], Jackbike at me@somewhere
wrote on 20/9/07 10:54:
> Thanks to a kind motorist, I'm looking for a set of front forks for a super
> galaxy. (2004 model, 52cm frame). Any hints, tips, clues as to where to
> source from. LBS tells me they can get some for January, but being an
> impatient sort, would prefer to get some before then. I am willing to part
> with ready money for the right forks.
>
> Thanks for any advice - John
I'd have a custom builder make some, and either get them in black or have
the frame re-sprayed the same colour.
There are a few advantages to a custom made fork- you can choose the
braze-ons, and where they go, the style of crown and the type of drop-outs.
It can be useful on a tourer with full mudguards to have slightly forward
facing drop-outs so that the wheel doesn't have to push against the guard on
the way out. Also, you have to choice not to have drop-outs with
lawyer-lips, so wheel removal and re-fitting can be done without touching
the quick release nut part at all.
I'd probably go to one of the smaller builders for a set of forks, as
they'll have shorter waiting lists.
Lee Cooper:
http://lacycles.co.uk/
Dave Yates (who will also repair forks- were your old ones brazed, if so the
crown may be able to be re-used if it is just the blades that are damaged):
http://www.daveyatescycles.co.uk/
Chas Roberts
http://www.robertscycles.com/
Or the larger ones are:
Mercian
http://www.merciancycles.com/
Bob Jackson
http://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/
Ben