Originally Posted by
repechage
Styling. And cheaper to make, fewer processes. Distinctive for a time.
everyone should look for a ‘71-‘73 Super.
before the graphics went sticker.
I have never heard of the Precisa (straight) fork being introduced because of the cheaper process but could understand potential manufacturing savings.
I thought the commonly accepted story is that the Precisa fork was born out of the Colnago - Ferrari partnership where they discovered that although counter-intuitive, the straight fork was better for absorbing vibration and shock.
https://www.colnago.com/en/news-en/s...makes-history/