Kona Track T W O, what to do. (warning, this aint pretty)

[Spankyfart]

0.9mm (or 1.0mm) it wobbled on both.

 

[Spankyfart]

The insert seems to be either Aluminium or from the pictures Magnesium alloy?
Weird for it is an insert that helps strengthen the wall where the clamp grasps.
Then again if it's snug and round it'll go no where. (not an engineer)

 

[27motorhead]

Fracture looks like some form of alloy. Looks like it is structural as well as a cosmetic plug to help prevent the leg distorting under the clamping force of the crown. They recalled these forks because of sliding legs right?

You should be able to cut it out carefully by using a hacksaw blade as it doesn't look too deep.

 

[Spankyfart]

You should be able to cut it out carefully by using a hacksaw blade as it doesn't look too deep.

These are either going to be replaced as the pictures were shot for the engineer to look at.
Or they are sold as is on Ebay if the cost to make new stanchions far outweighs it's selling price.

The steerer tells us it's made in '89.

 

[klunkrider]

Could definitely make a new pair of legs for those but doing so probably doesn't make economic sense.

I made some for Ali Clarkson, he has a youtube video about them. I charged him more for the legs than I'd really want to pay for a complete rigid fork. They did look pretty cool though...

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[klunkrider]

If the legs slipping through the crown is an issue, they could be knurled in the area that'll be clamped.

 

[27motorhead]

If the legs slipping through the crown is an issue, they could be knurled in the area that'll be clamped.

If the local lathe man gets the go-ahead with a sleeved repair, they could do the knurling at the same time too...

Would be interesting to see how much physical deformation has happened. Doesn't look much, but by the time you get to the drop out, this minor bend could equate to 10mm out of alignment...

 

[MuchAlohaNui]

Just go full-tilt and have new legs made out of Grade 9 titanium. Literally $65 in tubing. Then you can get those brake boss adapters found on Pace forks where the height can be adjusted on the fork leg. Drop outs can be aluminum and pressed in/on like many builders did in the 90's.

 

[MuchAlohaNui]

Did you ever get these Track Two's sorted out?

 

[Spankyfart]

Nope, turns out my Ridge Runner frame is cracked so no money for side projects.
If anyone wants to buy a Keith Rylance frame with (obviously recalled Kona fork that needs love and care) the Track Two's.
Let me know.