Getting a New Touring Fork
03-05-11, 03:54 PM
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Getting a New Touring Fork
I have an older Trek 520. A few years ago, the fork broke and, since I needed it replaced quickly, so I threw on a Surly Cross Check since my LBS had one in stock. I'm going to be doing some longer tours this summer, however, and am looking to swap the fork for something a little more appropriate. Basically, I want something that can: 1) mount a sturdy front rack and mudguard, 2) supports v-brakes, 3) works with a threadless headset, and 4) fits 700c wheels. So far, all I've come across is the Surly Long Haul Trucker, but I'm sure there are other options. Does anyone have any recommendations?
03-05-11, 04:27 PM
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https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_511246_-1___
Nashbar sells one, it might be OK.
I fairly recently crashed my 08 Trek 520 and replaced it with a new Long Haul Trucker frame, and the shop said they couldn't reuse the headset because apparently it was 1" on the 520, and needed to be 1 1/8" on the LHT. My quick googling led me to think that there might be some steerer differences on 520s by model year or frame size, you should check. Checking on Surly's site, the cross check fork is available in both, but the LHT fork isn't. Make sure your steerer isn't bigger than your headset.
I had poor luck getting a replacement frame from Trek, but there's no reason not to try. All I did was email Trek--a local almost-all-Trek shop recently told me that they can sometimes have better luck with these things. Worth a shot if you need a 1" threadless steerer fork.
Nashbar sells one, it might be OK.
I fairly recently crashed my 08 Trek 520 and replaced it with a new Long Haul Trucker frame, and the shop said they couldn't reuse the headset because apparently it was 1" on the 520, and needed to be 1 1/8" on the LHT. My quick googling led me to think that there might be some steerer differences on 520s by model year or frame size, you should check. Checking on Surly's site, the cross check fork is available in both, but the LHT fork isn't. Make sure your steerer isn't bigger than your headset.
I had poor luck getting a replacement frame from Trek, but there's no reason not to try. All I did was email Trek--a local almost-all-Trek shop recently told me that they can sometimes have better luck with these things. Worth a shot if you need a 1" threadless steerer fork.
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03-05-11, 05:03 PM
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Thanks for reminding me! Can't believe I forgot to check the size. I've got a 1" steer tube, so the LHT won't work for me. Looks like I may be contacting Trek to see if they still make one if I can't find anything else.
03-05-11, 05:56 PM
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I've got a 1" steer tube
a threaded to threadless 1" conversion is easy, most stems come with a shim.
Surely the old fork can be a guide to someone to Build a New fork with all the desired features .
then all will be optimum ..
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