Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
I'm thinking the shop probably doesn't want to spend the time researching exactly what fork will have the proper rake, length for a 27"/ tire, brakes? + what got damaged on the bar in addition to the bar. Add a possible bent frame?
It may have much to do w/ a lack of knowledge of how to measure and where to look for "old compatible" parts. Very possible if there isn't an old codger working there.
A lot of time spent for likely a rather high $ estimate that will be declined.
Maybe if the OP stated "MONEY IS NO OBJECT"????
As I said, I never push when someone appears uninterested in a job, whether it's a roofer, car mechanic, Dr. or anything else. That includes both code talk and straight talk.
Pressuring someone to take on a job they dont wany is the best recipe for bad outcomes, sometimes followed by "well, I told you so!"
It's much simpler to find the right guy, or accept that maybe it shouldn't be done after all.