Since we're on a 'Fork' theme today, I wonder if anyone has experience with straightening a fork. I didnt realize it but the Raleigh Pro frame I bought appears to be EVER so slightly bent. It rides ok, and tracks straight, but I did notice it and asked a skilled eye to comment on a side'view picture I sent him - and it appears it is indeed bent.
A frame builder (or super expienced shop guy) most likely will be needed to evaluate it. Anyone had such a person help them ? (and if you know of anyone like this in Los Angeles, that would be appreciated).
If it's salvageable, would the whole frame be required for a person to straighten it ? (or just the fork ??)
And if you've had it done in the last few years, what kind of costs were involved ?
Perhaps a dumb question here.... were the forks individual lengths for each frame size ? Or would any fork fit any bike for a given year/model.. (Mine is the white 1969 model, in 61cm /23.5" model)
You could contact me off list if you'd like.
Thanks
Rich Pinder
Van Nuys, CA