Does anyone have a Teledyne with the original fork that they could examine (perhaps measure) so that I can figure out the best course of action? If it came down to having a new fork made, should the original geometry (length, curvature, rake, etc.) of the Ti fork be copied in steel? I know that a few of you have Titans out there...any of you have the original fork? Dale, Jerry, Jeff, Rod...
The Trek fork that I was going to use is currently fitted with Universal 77's which, I believe, are 57mm brakes.
No one chimed in to say not to use the Italian threaded SR headset so I guess that'll work.
Thanks,
Charlie Young
Honeybrook, PA
<classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [CR]Campagnolo SR headset Eng/Ital threading issues
> The Vitus fork is shorter, so the front of the bike will drop down and
head
> and seat tube angles will be steepened. IMHO, no currently manufactured
> fork except for custom steel ones would be a good match for a Teledyne;
they
> were designed around Campy/DA long reach (47-57mm) brakes. I'd look up
the
> longest-tenured custom framebuilder in your 'hood for a well-designed fork
> for that Titan.
>
> David Feldman
> Vancouver, WA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles T. Young" <youngc@NetReach.Net>
> To: "Classic Rendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 8:17 AM
> Subject: [CR]Campagnolo SR headset Eng/Ital threading issues
>
>
> Cognoscenti:
>
> I recall from past exchanges that it is acceptable to interchange English
> and Italian threaded headsets as long as it is a one-time process rather
> than back and forth. If it will work, I intend to use an Italian threaded
> Campagolo SR headset on an English threaded steerer. Any preparations or
> precautions of which I should be aware? I assume that the steerer will
> realign the threads of the locknut and all will be well.
>
> Transplant candidate is the Teledyne Titan stupidlight project frame.
Choice
> of forks are either the ca. '78 531 Reynolds Trek replacement fork that I
> purchased to replace my Viscount's death fork or a Vitus aluminum fork.
> DOn't know when the Vitus forks first showed up (early 80's?) so the steel
> fork will probably get the nod. Opinions?
>
> Charlie Young
> Honeybrook, PA
>
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