Lambert information, and does this have a death fork?
05-02-09, 07:35 AM
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Lambert information, and does this have a death fork?
Hey I just saw a local listing for a Lambert and I was wondering if people could tell me a little more information about it. What is the quality of the material and how much is it worth?
Apparently, it's a from the '70s and the frame is fillet brazed 1027 aircraft alloy steel.
Also, I've heard that these bikes come with death forks, can anyone tell if this one is a death fork?
Apparently, it's a from the '70s and the frame is fillet brazed 1027 aircraft alloy steel.
Also, I've heard that these bikes come with death forks, can anyone tell if this one is a death fork?
05-02-09, 08:30 AM
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This is probably the pre-Viscount-death-fork death fork. The Viscount fork broke because of problems with the aluminum forging; the Lambert fork also broke where the steel steer tube connects with the aluminum blades.
It is a cool bike, though, and you might consider buying it and replacing the fork. Maybe with a CF death fork.
Some info: link; link
It is a cool bike, though, and you might consider buying it and replacing the fork. Maybe with a CF death fork.
Some info: link; link
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Mmm,
Death fork, suicide levers . . .
Regards,
J T
Death fork, suicide levers . . .
Regards,
J T
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Death Fork
I had a early 70's Lambert Sport up until 2003 when the bb broke and could not be replaced. I rode on the original aluminum death fork up until the mid 80's when I had the fork replaced with a steel version along with a crank upgrade. Loved the feel of the original fork vs. the steel replacement.
All in all that was a great frame. I still have the original sealed Lambert Hubs (bearings replaced) built on to 27" matrix rims.
All in all that was a great frame. I still have the original sealed Lambert Hubs (bearings replaced) built on to 27" matrix rims.
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Hey I just saw a local listing for a Lambert and I was wondering if people could tell me a little more information about it. What is the quality of the material and how much is it worth?
Apparently, it's a from the '70s and the frame is fillet brazed 1027 aircraft alloy steel.
Also, I've heard that these bikes come with death forks, can anyone tell if this one is a death fork?
Apparently, it's a from the '70s and the frame is fillet brazed 1027 aircraft alloy steel.
Also, I've heard that these bikes come with death forks, can anyone tell if this one is a death fork?
