Re: [CR]Raleigh Fork Crown-Name?

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Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2002 11:06:16 -0400
To: cardi@attglobal.net, "classicrendezvous@bikelist.org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Raleigh Fork Crown-Name?

Mike Cardi wrote:
> What is the style/type/name for the Raleigh fork crown found on the
>Sports and other models? Pipe crown?

I've known these as "dimpled forks" but I'm not sure how official that is.

I think the chrome insert is called a "thimble."
>Were these crowns internally lugged?

I believe so.
>Finally, did any other makers use this type of crown? Bianchi?

Fiorelli.

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