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Fork Choices
I have a Schwinn LeTour II Mixte frame that is being prepped to become my next commuter.
Currently it is configured with a 700c fork from a Centurion and 650A/26 x 1 3/8 wheelset I had built for another project.
The Weinmann centerpulls just reach the proper pad location with this fork, but there are no eyelets to mount fenders or the low-rider pannier rack.
I'm looking at the idea of replacing the fork rather than trying to install eyelets.
Should I go with another 700c fork, a 26 x 1 3/8 fork, or are there other options I should consider, and why?
Would like to stay with the centerpull brake, but will consider other ideas.
Thanks in advance,
Gary
Currently it is configured with a 700c fork from a Centurion and 650A/26 x 1 3/8 wheelset I had built for another project.
The Weinmann centerpulls just reach the proper pad location with this fork, but there are no eyelets to mount fenders or the low-rider pannier rack.
I'm looking at the idea of replacing the fork rather than trying to install eyelets.
Should I go with another 700c fork, a 26 x 1 3/8 fork, or are there other options I should consider, and why?
Would like to stay with the centerpull brake, but will consider other ideas.
Thanks in advance,
Gary
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it originally came with a 700c fork, so that's probably what you want. The measurement you want to replicate is the axle-crown (AC), preferably of the original fork.
You may not have the longest reach brake, I'm pretty sure these came with the mid-reach version. Could be wrong, of course.
The original fork had eyelets. I don't know if you can get one of those though.
I'm moving this from framebuilders to C&V so you can get better help.
You may not have the longest reach brake, I'm pretty sure these came with the mid-reach version. Could be wrong, of course.
The original fork had eyelets. I don't know if you can get one of those though.
I'm moving this from framebuilders to C&V so you can get better help.
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it originally came with a 700c fork, so that's probably what you want. The measurement you want to replicate is the axle-crown (AC), preferably of the original fork.
You may not have the longest reach brake, I'm pretty sure these came with the mid-reach version. Could be wrong, of course.
The original fork had eyelets. I don't know if you can get one of those though.
I'm moving this from framebuilders to C&V so you can get better help.
You may not have the longest reach brake, I'm pretty sure these came with the mid-reach version. Could be wrong, of course.
The original fork had eyelets. I don't know if you can get one of those though.
I'm moving this from framebuilders to C&V so you can get better help.
That said, I prefer very long AC measurements, as this gives more room for fatter tires and fenders. Soa shorter AC measurement than your original fork might be an issue. If you're trying to use the original brakes, that's another consideration.
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Obviously it depends on the rake, but going to a much shorter fork will probably mess up the handling. I was hoping someone had an idea what the A-C was on this bike. I know they are relatively popular bikes in the CnV world.