stout mtb/touring fork recommendations please

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Originally posted by Egww
I would appreciate informed opinions on what threadless
fork I should use for rugged touring bike I'm assembling
for SE Asia. I have a large aluminum frame set up for
threadless fork.

I do not want suspension .... stability and strength for
loaded touring is of prime importance. the Mormon mechanic
down the street gave me a Liahona fork which looked great
but was too short.

Jim

Co-Motion, Waterford, Bruce Gordon would be places I would check. They have the right fittings and strength for touring.
You will need to tell them some basics including what stype rack you want to mount.
Most local bike shops can order a fork via there distribution that will work if you don't need special rack and fender mounting. They may cost less, but they won't necesarily be the best for touring.
I recently purchased a fork for my bicycle from Waterford. You might want to work through a local trusted dealer to get things right.

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Quoted message said:

I would appreciate informed opinions on what threadless
fork I should use for rugged touring bike I'm assembling
for SE Asia. I have a large aluminum frame set up for
threadless fork.

I do not want suspension .... stability and strength for
loaded touring is of prime importance. the Mormon mechanic
down the street gave me a Liahona fork which looked great
but was too short.

Jim

Go over to Harris Cyclery and look through the Quality
Bicycle Products catalog posted on the website. Most local
bike shops can order any of the forks listed in the QBP
catalog. Pick one you like. Consider the rake of the blades
for your bike. I've always toured on my 1991 Trek 520 and
its steel threaded fork. With heavily loaded low riders.
Never gave it much thought. It works. I am pretty sure
most/all touring forks are like this. They just work. No
need to get too fancy or worry about it.

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Quoted message said:

I would appreciate informed opinions on what threadless
fork I should use

for

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rugged touring bike I'm assembling for SE Asia. I have a
large aluminum

frame

Quoted message said:

set up for threadless fork.

I do not want suspension .... stability and strength for
loaded touring is

of

Quoted message said:

prime importance. the Mormon mechanic down the street gave
me a Liahona

fork

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which looked great but was too short.

Jim

You might want to look at the Surly Long Haul Trucker fork.
Also take a look at their racks.
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LBS. Bill Brannon