Fork rake for 1990 Schwinn Voyageur?
09-02-19, 07:17 AM
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Fork rake for 1990 Schwinn Voyageur?
The 1990 Voyageur I picked up on more careful examination, seems to have had the for bent back and lost 7 mm from its wheel base. I'd like to know the original rake so I can have it tweaked back to spec. I'm asuming this is a small enough correction that I don't have to worry about structural failure afterwards. I'd appreciate any suggestions as to who has the tools and experience to do this correctly in the DC/Philly metroplex.
09-02-19, 08:51 AM
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years ago i had my trek 614 on the rack of my car roof and stopped at a bank to make a deposit. i didn't realize the depository roof was too low (most banks are not) and it hit my bike. i wasn't going fast, but it did bend my fork. there were no signs of cracking, so i just stuck the blades in between something (don't recall what that was) and bent it back. probably some members here would give me flack about this and wouldn't recommend it, but it worked. i used a straight edge aligned with the steerer and measured (55mm) until all was correct. to me, doing this was/is not a big deal. just go slow and careful
no idea what your fork's rake should be, but i thought i would just mention you can correct it yourself if you were inclined
no idea what your fork's rake should be, but i thought i would just mention you can correct it yourself if you were inclined
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I rerake forks often, but I'm on the wrong coast!
I think you answered your own question, if the wheelbase shrunk 7mm, add 7mm back to the rake.
I think you answered your own question, if the wheelbase shrunk 7mm, add 7mm back to the rake.
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I figure my measurements are +/- 2mm , +/- manufacturing tolerances, so thats why I'm looking for a factory spec. The seat and head tube are 72.5 degrees, so suggestions as to a standard touring rake to shoot for would be great.
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well, it depends on where things are bent. in my case, the fork blades were bent at the crown area and didn't have to futz with curvature. that made things more simple in terms of rebending...ie. the fork ends stayed aligned with each other
a couple of mm's out of tolerance is not a big deal, but i'd say most touring rakes were/ are around 50mm. otoh, the early 90's trek 520 i had at one time was at 40mm, but that wasn't real standard. plus, it's HT angle was at 71.5
a couple of mm's out of tolerance is not a big deal, but i'd say most touring rakes were/ are around 50mm. otoh, the early 90's trek 520 i had at one time was at 40mm, but that wasn't real standard. plus, it's HT angle was at 71.5
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The bend is pretty subtle. I didn't notice till I was futzing with the installed "Flick-stand" and realized that the tire was too close to the down tube for it to engage.
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I'm pretty sure that most of the Schwinn bikes I've had pass through my life had Tange forks with 45mm of rake. The 1990 Schwinn catalog lists the Voyageur as having a Tange fork, so I would go with that.
Like @thook said, get it back somewhere around 45-50 mm and you'll be in good shape
Like @thook said, get it back somewhere around 45-50 mm and you'll be in good shape
