Looking for a fork

ericab said:

I am fairly new to the sport of biking. I bought a bike from a friend with a broken fork, but I have had he hardest time finding a fork to fit the bike. The bike is a Cannondale R800 and the fork I want is a carbon fork for a 650 wheel with a 1 1/8 steer tube and 40mm rake. I cannot seem to get all those elements in one fork. Does anyone know where would be good place to look?
I have gone through bike shops who have called their distributors, and they can't seem to help me.

Erica

The Reynolds Ouzo Pro Aero fits the bill, although the steer tube is AL.

ericab said:

I am fairly new to the sport of biking. I bought a bike from a friend with a broken fork, but I have had he hardest time finding a fork to fit the bike. The bike is a Cannondale R800 and the fork I want is a carbon fork for a 650 wheel with a 1 1/8 steer tube and 40mm rake. I cannot seem to get all those elements in one fork. Does anyone know where would be good place to look?
I have gone through bike shops who have called their distributors, and they can't seem to help me.

Erica

Ya tried Cdale? If all else fails, a fork with a 43mm rake won't kill you.The Reynolds ouzo pro seems to be listed in that configuration.

So your friend had a broken fork?

Scott'sTrek1000 said:

So your friend had a broken fork?

Stuff happens... 🙁

Hope my fork never breaks. That's gotta hurt

boudreaux said:

Ya tried Cdale? If all else fails, a fork with a 43mm rake won't kill you.The Reynolds ouzo pro seems to be listed in that configuration.

That's what I was thinking (about the 43mm rake). I mean, seriously... Would you even notice a difference???

meehs said:

That's what I was thinking (about the 43mm rake). I mean, seriously... Would you even notice a difference???

Funny thing is, some people swear that they do! 😄

Scott'sTrek1000 said:

So your friend had a broken fork?

Actually it was a friend of my sister who apparently forgot she had her bike on the roof of her car when she drove into the garage. And this fork is like finding a need in a haystack for someone new to the sport.

Try cycle smithy in Chicago IL

I bought a Cdale fork from them last year to update and older Dale.

I have also had very good luck dealing with Cannondale customer service directly from their web site they have always been helpful and prompt with replies.

Hope this helps.