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You can go Ali Express if you have a good dental insurance. If I were you I'd go threaded though. Quill stems are just fine, a steel fork would be easy to source and more in keep with the frame.
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Is the Giacomelli worth the investment? I'm from close to the city where Giacomelli was based and they weren't really known for their high-end bikes...
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WimVDD
@EliasV
Hi, I'm new here. I'm currently in the process of compiling parts for a retro frame modern groupset bike build. I have an old lugged steel frame from a small Belgian brand 'Giacomelli' (the brand doesn't exist anymore). Was planning to put a Shimano 105 groupset on it.
However, I have an issue. I've bought a 1-inch threadless headset from FSA, mainly because I like the look of ahead stems way more than old stems. The issue I have is that I don't have a suitable fork. I have an aluminium fork but the tube is 2cm too short. I also have an old steel fork (from Tange) but it's bent. I'm interested in a carbon fork, but those ones are quite expensive. However, that might be the only option I have. I know Columbus makes a 1-inch carbon fork and I think Ritchey also makes one.
Are these the only two options I have or do you guys have any other tips? Thanks in advance.