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Hi Bobs, I recently bought a 70's Peugeot Road bike (Reynolds 531 tubing). I bought it used, and
found that the stem was undersized for the fork tube. The reason for this, I found, is that the
upper part of the fork (inside the head tube) is bent enough so a proper sized stem will not fit.
While trying to straighten the fork tube, it cracked vertically (partial crack, could be used, but
inadvisable I would think). This is a quality 18 speed bike, weighing about 22 lb., so I do not want
to trash it, or sell it for components. Tire size is 700c or 27x 1 1/4. What are my options for
replacing/repairing the fork? Will a standard US/ISO one fit? Must it be a Peugeot fork? Are the
forks on other French bikes the same size etc? Where would you expect one could be found? If a US
fork would fit, what else would have to be changed? Any help will be appreciated.
TIA, Ernie
found that the stem was undersized for the fork tube. The reason for this, I found, is that the
upper part of the fork (inside the head tube) is bent enough so a proper sized stem will not fit.
While trying to straighten the fork tube, it cracked vertically (partial crack, could be used, but
inadvisable I would think). This is a quality 18 speed bike, weighing about 22 lb., so I do not want
to trash it, or sell it for components. Tire size is 700c or 27x 1 1/4. What are my options for
replacing/repairing the fork? Will a standard US/ISO one fit? Must it be a Peugeot fork? Are the
forks on other French bikes the same size etc? Where would you expect one could be found? If a US
fork would fit, what else would have to be changed? Any help will be appreciated.
TIA, Ernie