on 12/22/08 7:19 PM, CycloFiend at cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: > > on 12/22/08 6:49 PM, JoelMatthews at joelmatth...@mac.com replied to: > >>> lBut I don't want to start an argument over this, I just want to >>> know whether I can get an Rivendell sells uncut forks for use with a >>> 1" threadless headset - and if so, how long is the steerer. > > with: >> Grant could probably have Noblilette make you a threadless fork >> custom. It would cost you no doubt - kind of defeating the purpose of >> getting a Hillborne. You would probably be better off asking if there >> is a Hillborne frame without a fork (I suppose one might break during >> the voyage from Taiwan) and just buy a steel threadless fork from >> Ben's Cycles or such outlet. > > Actually, it may be simpler to order an appropriate threadless fork at the > same time. The steerer tube is just set into the fork crown, and it could be > just a matter of getting an unthreaded tube put in. That way, you have the > dimension of fork blades that the bicycle was designed for.
sorry - wasn't quite clear in this post. I meant that if you knew that's what you wanted, it would make sense to try to see if you could order it now, while the frames are being built. If there's a possibility, it's best pursued now while orders are being put together and finalized. I'd give 'em a call over at RBWHQ&L. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "'You both ride your bike?' He held his hands out and grabbed imaginary handlebars, grinning indulgently, eyeing Tom's helmet. Double disbeleif: not one, but two grown Americans riding bicycles." -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
