Geoff Duke wrote:
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> Hi All
> I was reading with interest the Dave Moulton web site the other day
> http://www.prodigalchild.net/
> model forks has intrigued me.They were apparently round oval round and used
> a track crown.Is it a logical conclusion to assume he used rear fork blades
> and what effect did this produce in terms of handling.Has anyone on the
> list ever ridden one of the 34 that he made.The one pictured on his page
> was built in 1983.Very interested
> Geoff Duke in Melbourne Australia
Geoff,
Here's what little I know of Track Fork Handling Theory (for what it's worth):
In theory a track fork blade is round to resist side force; a round track blade is wider sideways than an oval road fork blade. But an oval road fork blade is wider front to back than a round track fork blade so it can better resist braking force trying to bend fork blade rearwards. Since track bikes don't have brakes the braking issue is moot. In theory a track fork might be great for lots of sudden maneuvering in a criterium but not so good with hard braking in a criterium. Just theory... (also remember all bending in a fork takes place at the fork crown).
Other theories?
A friend had a special PRO CRITERIUM but I never rode it.
Chuck "mine's a special PRO ROAD" Schmidt South Pasadena, CA
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