I have a number of these Tange-made forks as well which we bought for stock frames back in the 80s. I believe they have the same steerer dimension, and are 45 rake. Same crown and Campy dropouts without eyelets. It should be mentioned that these cannot be used on a frame with a head tube longer than about 110, as you would run the risk of having the end of the handlebar stem wedge or plug be in the threaded portion, a potentially deadly situation since it could cause the steerer to break off there. The bottom of your stem always needs to go below the threaded section. I always cut them off to no more than 160 mm steerer length so there is no possibility of one being used on a frame that is too large. (58-59 would definitely be too large) I would match Dave's price by the way when he runs out. I've had them on ebay in years past and didn't get that much for them. But that was then.
Message: 2 ate: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 16:37:48 -0800 (PST) rom: David Patrick <patrick-ajdb@sbcglobal.net> ubject: [CR] More info on NOS Flat crown front forks - Special offer o: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org essage-ID: <547360.65126.qm@web82303.mail.mud.yahoo.com> ontent-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 These forks mentioned previously are for 700C wheels and take short reach rakes.? If you need to know rake, let me know and I'll measure it out.? Thx.
ave Patrick
helsea, Michigan USA
I have for sale a very small quantity of classic NOS flat crown front forks that
ere made by special order in Japan.? These forks feature the
o-longer-available Hitachi flat fork crown as used by Richard Sachs for many
ears.? Made with Tange Prestige tubing, these forks also have Campagnolo
ropouts and a steering tube length of 190mm with 75mm of English threading.
hese forks can easily be used on 58cm-59cm frames and smaller, and at my
ffering price, you could even consider having a longer steering tube brazed on.
ics are here:
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rice to CR members is $165 shipped within lower 48. International shipping at ost.? Paypal friendly.? I'll be taking these to Ebay at $225+ if not sold here, o give this offer some consideration.? Thanks.
Bob Freeman
Elliott Bay Bicycles
2116 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-8144
http://www.elliottbaybicycles.com
http://www.davidsonbicycles.com