Originally Posted by
vane171
The classic fork is splayed forward and maybe classic frames have longer wheel base too, so you have just enough room for your toes, at least on my old bike that is the case. I also can turn almost 'on a dime' but if I had to watch for crank arms constellation, it would be a whole science.
The fork blade being 'curved' has nothing to do with where the front axle is. The center of the axle is where the builder determines it needs to be whether the fork blade is curved or straight. Just because they're not straight doesn't mean the wheel is 'further forward' on that particular bike.