FORK HELP: 1 1/8 Straight / 43mm off-set etc

[mattrixdesign2]

Guys

In my wisdom :facepalm: :? I bought a nice new steel frame off Ebay, I knew it didn't come with forks, but didn't realize the hassle of finding some to use with it. The aim is to build up a winter road/tourer/cx/gravel thing.

The size is 1 1/8 (pretty standard), but straight (so takes all tapered forks out of the equation), and offset of 43mm (I presume I can get near to this, but 10mm difference isn't going to kill me is it?) and axel to crown of 395mm (I presume this is pretty standard, i.e. a 700c fork?).

The frame is good quality and light weight, so looking for something to go with it. Alu/Carbon/Steel (I would like to keep the weight down where possible - before it ends up being a beast)

2 other important things, its needs to be disc, and take tyre clearance of 35mm or greater.

Will buy used, new, China, ebay etc.

Budget of £100

So any ideas?

 

[cce]

a 10mm change of offset would change handling totally.

most road forks are 43-45mm ish

 

[mattrixdesign2]

Re:

OK - so any ideas?

Kinesis DC19? Is one I just found.

 

[cce]

I have a kinesis road bike and I've beaten the crap out of it. They make good stuff.

 

[mattrixdesign2]

I have a Kinesis CX and agree, but it sames the fork has since been replaced and the replacement is expensive.

 

[hamster]

Have a look at Tifosi forks - good reputation and value.

 

[mattrixdesign2]

Re:

Ended up with this

https://www.condorcycles.com/products/t ... -disc-fork

I could find road carbon disc forks, but they lacked clearance or guard mounts. CX forks were rare in any thing but tapered form, and expensive.

Any carbon 'touring' forks were pretty much obsolete or expensive.

The Tange one looks good, hoping it will be ok as its shiny black or a Matt black frame.

Everytime a buy a cheap frame... It's cost me a fortune in sourcing parts, I never learn.