Forking decisions - 90s geared build

I am building a geard bike for some longer rides. I started with the 1994 Coppi frame I bought off the forum. I have been adding bits of NOS Campy from the mid 2000's such that I have a reliable bike but with nice shiny bits on it.

The only major thing I need now is a fork. But I have the option of going chrome threaded to keep the original look of this mid 90's frame, or I could go carbon ahead for weight and comfort.

I guess the purpose of this bike was both as a fun project to build, and as a bike to ride, which makes me think carbon - but it would look nice if I kept it chrome.

What does the forum think?

Simon

Straight bladed carbon may look good. Someone was selling some straight Easton forks on here recently

Also, get a nice Italian saddle :)

Any aesthetic decision went out the window when you bought a yellow frame and put gold rimmed wheels on it! ;-)

IMO if you get a carbon fork, you'll def have to change seat post and saddle for black... maybe even the components too. Also not sure it will go with the chrome rear stays anyway.

I think aheads are ugly *most *of the time, but on a classic racer its def a no no.

But then its not all about looks.

+1 needs chrome.

chrome 4 sure

Simon, if you put carbon forks on there I will hunt you down. Chrome is the only option.

Hope you're going to put a saddle bag on it as well!

I think its going to have to be chrome - dmczone's picture may have settled it.

The saddle is just temporary as I had it in the cupboard under the stairs. The gold wheels look better in the flesh (I think).

Hugh - this one's not going to have a saddle bag, I was thinking a basket ;)

Could go for the matching fork. (if its still available and the steerer is long enough)
http://matuzmaster.hu/en/vintage-frames/#forks-for-vintage-bikes

I got a price from them on the forks, they want more than I paid for the frame! I tried to negotiate to no avail. Part of me was tempted to get it anyway, but I bought the frame cheap as a fun project, and I want to keep costs under control.

Yeah, nice guy, lovely stock, but not cheap.
Ebay?

You could try and go down BLB or Tour De Ville for any old fork in stock, I brought a nice simple road fork a while ago from BLB for £45;

I'm sure you can able to temporary buy a nice chrome one to go with the frame, until you found a coppi one to go with the frame.

I paid £36 for a Moser and £68 for chrome Columbus forks.

A long headtube has ruled out most second hand forks. I have found a bog standard steel fork, which I can paint to match the frame for the short term. If the bike is getting enough use to warrant it, I will keep on the lookout for a nicer one.

I have found somwhere with a campy 1 inch threaded headset after much phoning around, hopefully they can fit it tomorrow but they might be too busy! (Crown seat may need to be milled methinks)

I am getting childishly impatient now that I have all the bits to finish the bike and have some time on Sunday to build it...........

Anyone in north london have all the tools for this and half an hour free on Sat afternoon if my LBS cant fit me in?

is there anywhere that sells straight track forks (1 inch threaded) on the net? it seems like an eternally asked question, but other than ebay I don't think I've ever seen them.

is there anywhere that sells straight track forks (1 inch threaded) on the net? it seems like an eternally asked question, but other than ebay I don't think I've ever seen them.

£130 - http://www.robertscycles.com/prices.html