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Massive head on crash, not safe to ride, bin it
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had a head-on crash yesterday, and further damaged a pair of forks that were already slightly bent from a Raleigh classic tourer (531 ST tubing on frame though I think "normal" 531 on the forks). Doesn't look like anything else is out of order by sight, but wondering if there are any easy checks to do. The forks are bent at the base of the steerer it seems to the point where the wheel is in contact with the down tube - I am assuming based on other posts here that I should just get new forks. The originals were burgundy chromed partway down, similar to this one I think:
should I patiently wait for the same or just go with fully chromed? or try to paint some?
Anyone with spare 531 forks going cheaply, give me a shout :)
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I might depending on the steerer tube size you need?
They're def not your colour though. I have a nice pair of 531 's in met green, I "think" they came off a Dawes SG they're in great condition. I also have a ratty set of forks with a short steerer tube (approx 140mm) that I offered here on freecycle. They're Blue and chrome but pretty poor condition.
I must have some other forks as well as I'm a long term hoarder in the midst of de-hoard session.
I'm out tonight but will peak in the shed tomorrow after work for other forks. -
freecycle forks
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/271714/#comment12436718 -
Thanks! I did actually see those freecycle ones, but the steerer is too short as it is a 58cm frame (similar to the pic above) which has a pretty big head tube. I have also messaged a few people that had advertised fully chromed forks on here, as I think I could get away with that, rather than having to repaint, but haven't heard back. If you come across anything else that you think would suit the frame, I'd be very grateful! Otherwise, the green ones may do... feel free to PM with pics of what you have - thanks!
Edit: just measured the steerer length, and it is about 200mm, so definitely looking for something on the longer side...
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OK I'll PM if I find anything.
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A Moment of Silence by Bradley Wilson, sur Flickr -
Not a crash damage question but it involves replacing a head tube so here goes...
In theory could a frame builder shorten the reach of a frame by removing the head tube, shortening the top and down tubes and putting a new head tube on a bit further back? Or will this mess up the geometry of a frame? -
Friend has had an attempted bike theft and her steel fork is now bent sideways somewhat. It's rideable but definitely still wonky. Anyone know someone in West London or London generally that would be able to realign the fork? I've not seen it but presume it can be bent back with minimal drama given it's still rideable.
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These look like they'd work. £117 though
https://www.parktool.com/en-int/blog/repair-help/dropout-alignment
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Crash-damaged steel frame / bent steerer / dinged tube / dead forks
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If the frame have a similar fork to accommodate you stem (i guess you have the old still quill) then you should be good for wheels and front end. Indeed the hard part is the BB, you have to be careful if it is BSA (english thread) or italian (if other walk away). BSA is the most common so probably the case of your old Peugeot but even if you find a new frame BSA, it doesn't mean your BB will do the job as in function of the frame, you sometime need longer or smaller BB.
But in the end, all should fit and even if you need to change the bb, those are fairly cheap. The best way to learn is to do it yourself, you need few tools and you won't need the LBS any more for basic stuff. Find someone willing ot show you would help you save time and compatibility nightmare though.