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Posting this in mechanics now as it's no longer really appropriate for the "Wanted" section.
Original thread:
http://www.lfgss.com/thread121147.html
Ok so Mario has advised that fixing this could be risky, due to possible hidden hairline fractures caused by cold setting the fork blades straight again - he warns that the fork may fail when riding. That said he is also quite keen to sell me a new fork, sprayed in any colour for £50.
I've emailed the same photo to the guys at bikefix.co.uk and they say they can probably fix it, and that Mario is probably being over cautious, but of course I'm the one who needs to make the decision on what to do. He reckons fixing it will cost in the region of £40.
New chrome forks can be had on Planet X for £25, although I'd like to save the original fork if poss.
Here's a pic of the bike built up (yes I rode it with a bent fork, by not centering the axle in the dropout fully and tightening it right down, also tilting the brake calliper to the side a bit). I'm not sure whether a generic looking chrome fork is gonna look that good. That said, maybe a white one from Mario might be ok, but that's double the cost:
So, aesthetically, safety, and performance-wise, what would you do? Bear in mind this bike is not actually for me, it is a gift for my GF.