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| Would it be possible to build a 20" wheel, disc brake/v-brake carbon fork for folder/recumbent use. I have done quite a bit of searching and can find no such fork. There are suspension forks available but they are obviously heavy. It's seems there is a void you could fill with such a fork. |
by dyamamoto Sun Apr 13, 2008
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Hi
Yes it is possible and something we could look at. Could anyone else interested in a fork like this please contact us, so we can gauge the level of interest.
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by support Mon Apr 14, 2008
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It's a rather small market.. 20" specific carbon fork with disc brake mounting tab.
What kind of rake? Steertube size? linear-pull brake tabs also? maybe additional brake mounting for road brake caliper?
I guess small fork crown would be ideal to maximize the clearance for chain if you're using the fork on a recumbent bike.
Maybe also include other wheel sizes for 16", 24" and 26"? |
by cat0020 Tue Apr 15, 2008
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| No one seems to be showing any interest but would it be possible to build a one-off fork for me. I'm looking for a disc specific, carbon tube fork for a 20" wheel. Basically your 26" fork with shorter legs. |
by dyamamoto Wed Apr 16, 2008
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| We can build you a special fork & we have built special forks for various companies & people from time to time. It comes at a price of course, and you need to be prepared to wait too. |
by support Thu Apr 17, 2008
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Time is not really an issue.
What would be the cost? |
by dyamamoto Thu Apr 17, 2008
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| Typically starting is the region of 2-3x the price of a regular fork & upwards. |
by support Mon Apr 21, 2008
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| I can understand why and would be willing to pay 2X the normal price (eBay price of $169.00US ?). 3X the normal price is a bit expensive. I would like you to build the fork but what would be the actual cost? There is quite a big difference betwee 2X and 3X the normal price. Basically I would like you to build the CC-F0325 fork but with shorter legs for a 20" wheel. |
by dyamamoto Thu Apr 24, 2008
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Its would be more like 3 times the regular fork price which is on www.carboncycles.cc
We can make the following fork for your budget price. This fork is for 20" wheels and has V brake mounts only. It has been built before and tested to DIN & EN standards.
Spec:
Steerer: Al7075
Crown: forged Al 6061
3K woven carbon fiber stanchions
Forged Al 6061 Dropouts
Length 315mm
Offset 32mm
Weight 685gm
Expected Waiting Time: 2 to 4 months. |
by support Mon Apr 28, 2008
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| I know you would not condone this but I am shortening a 26" fork. I do have experience bonding composites and aluminum. Can I purchase the front drop outs (disc brake specific) and the inner aluminum sleeve for the disc brake side fork leg? |
by dyamamoto Thu May 08, 2008
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| Hi dyamamoto, I have checked into this. Unfortunately if we sold you fork parts it would look as if we're promoting the idea of customers modifying our forks. As you rightly say, we don't condone it, so can't sell the parts separately. Sorry about that, I hope you understand. |
by support Tue May 13, 2008
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| Can I buy just an aluminum inner sleeve? I will be using it as a shim. |
by dyamamoto Fri May 16, 2008
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I'll check what we can do.
Can you send us your email contact details? Please send to the email address on the help page on this website (don't put your email address on the forum).
Thanks |
by support Tue May 20, 2008
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| I tried sending my email info to the email address on the help page (support28@.....) but the email would not go through. Can you access my email address from my profile? I will also try to send the email info again. |
by dyamamoto Tue May 27, 2008
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| Thanks, we have received your email. |
by support Thu May 29, 2008
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