Raleigh Sports fork question
10-16-10, 04:34 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Raleigh Sports fork question
I have a 72' Sports that has a slight problem. The fork as you can see from the picture has the piece (i dont know what its called, it connects the wheel to the fork) that is loose and I can pull it out from the rest of the fork. This in turn causes the wheel to lean into the fork and rub the tire... I never noticed because of where the fender connects to the fork, it pretty much held it in place but im sure as sh*t not going to ride it like that now that i know..
Is there any product I can put in there to glue it in place that will hold up to the stress? I thought about JB weld, but I figured someone on here would be able to help me out...I went to my LBS and they said they could measure and order a new fork (not a Raleigh fork) and install it for $60-$100 and I have had zero luck looking online for a replacement...
thanks to all
Is there any product I can put in there to glue it in place that will hold up to the stress? I thought about JB weld, but I figured someone on here would be able to help me out...I went to my LBS and they said they could measure and order a new fork (not a Raleigh fork) and install it for $60-$100 and I have had zero luck looking online for a replacement...
thanks to all
10-16-10, 06:07 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rhode Island (an obscure suburb of Connecticut)
Posts: 5,630
Bikes: one of each
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times
in
12 Posts
Non Raleigh 26" forks are available on Ebay for cheap. You'll need a matching headset, though cause Raleigh uses 26tpi threading while the rest of the world uses 24tpi.
What size frame is this for and how long is the steerer tube?
What size frame is this for and how long is the steerer tube?
10-16-10, 06:15 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 428
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have a Sports Fork that I have no use for. Measure your headtube and I'll make sure the steerer on mine is long enough. PM me for details
10-16-10, 06:21 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,737
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 147 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 8 Times
in
8 Posts
A Raleigh fork seldom needs to be replaced. One needs a new headset for a 24 TPI fork if one cannot locate a 26 TPI one.
Its rarely an issue.
Its rarely an issue.
10-16-10, 06:24 PM
#5
perpetually frazzled
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Linton, IN
Posts: 2,467
Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
If you want to go the replacement, try ebay for genuine Raleigh forks, or bikepartsusa or what not for chromed threaded forks.
You can always JB weld it - it's just hi-tensile steel.
You can always JB weld it - it's just hi-tensile steel.
10-16-10, 08:18 PM
#7
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
hey Jmichael, I have to have 50 posts to PM. not sure how precise the measurement has to be but inside the chrome is 4"11/16 and from the bottom of the stem to the top of the fork is 6" hope this helps and thanks all for your help. I have been looking on ebay and haven't found a fork yet.
10-16-10, 08:21 PM
#8
perpetually frazzled
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Linton, IN
Posts: 2,467
Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
I've JB-welded a high-compression V8 head back together...you're telling me that the fork on a Raleigh sports is going to take more power than that? Doubtful.
JB weld is your friend, my friend.
JB weld is your friend, my friend.
10-16-10, 08:34 PM
#9
missing in action
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,483
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 42 Post(s)
Liked 49 Times
in
29 Posts
Maybe I've been mixing it wrong, but I've never been impressed with JB Weld (or Marine-Tex,) I wouldn't trust it in that application. Besides, isn't this his girlfriend's bike? 
10-16-10, 09:00 PM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rhode Island (an obscure suburb of Connecticut)
Posts: 5,630
Bikes: one of each
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times
in
12 Posts
JB Weld is great stuff but these forks are pretty common. be patient, one will come along.
10-17-10, 04:27 AM
#11
Membership Not Required
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: On the road-USA
Posts: 16,855
Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 70 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 15 Times
in
14 Posts
Aaron
__________________
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
10-17-10, 01:02 PM
#12
Old fart
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Appleton WI
Posts: 24,790
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
Mentioned: 153 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3590 Post(s)
Liked 3,401 Times
in
1,935 Posts
The dropout needs to be brazed back into the slot.
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
10-17-10, 01:14 PM
#13
You gonna eat that?
Yeah... I might have a spare Raleigh fork as well. Where are you?
__________________
I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi 
"However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
10-17-10, 04:56 PM
#14
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Im pretty set on just getting another fork, but i went the JB route just to see what would happen. It looks terrible......ha but i am just curious if it will hold up. Gonna let it cure for a while..
Im located in Winter Park, FL right beside Orlando
Thanks for all the responses, I really appreciate everyones help.
Im located in Winter Park, FL right beside Orlando
Thanks for all the responses, I really appreciate everyones help.
10-17-10, 05:41 PM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hurricane Alley , Florida
Posts: 3,903
Bikes: Treks (USA), Schwinn Paramount, Schwinn letour,Raleigh Team Professional, Gazelle GoldLine Racing, 2 Super Mondias, Carlton Professional.
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 78 Post(s)
Liked 30 Times
in
22 Posts
I've been a Professional Auto Technician for close to 35 years, I have used JB weld on lots of things. I can tell you the drop out is not going to hold, it can never have the holding power a brazed joint has. BTW, the reason it fell out is, cause the brazing job was cold, or dirty. Have it rebrazed, paint it and you'll be done with it.
I have fixed transmission cases that were seeping fluid due to case porsity.
Mike
I have fixed transmission cases that were seeping fluid due to case porsity.
Mike
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nans
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
3
10-17-12 08:34 AM
Hakbil
Classic & Vintage
6
10-19-11 09:52 PM
