What fork for a litespeed obed fs?

[ishaw]

Early new year's resolution is to finally build up a practically nos litespeed obed fs frame I've had for nearly a decade now, maybe longer.

I'm not a period correct kind of guy, I'm planning on a newer drive train than the frame, and some hope tech brakes (or other hopes, maybe even tech 3s, I have a fair stash for some unknown reason), and some adapters to allow it on the frame.

My original plan was to use some amp f3xc forks, I have a minty set in the ti colour, which would play nicely with the ti frame and amp rear end. Rear shock is a blue risse air (Elroy?! Can't remember, it's been a while).

Wheels were to be either a Royce or hope hubbed affair with Mavic 717s, or I could go spinergy cyclone with yellow spokes. Finishing kit is going to be silver bars, stem and post.

So, forks then. Amps, or something a bit more modern?

I like the idea of the f3xcs but would alternatives offer a better ride?

Cards on the table, I'm looking for a nice looking build first and foremost, but I intend to ride it

 

[joglo]

is it a 95 model with polished AMP rear end?


there was also a 96 model with yellow AMP rear triangle fitting perfectly to the used yellow Judy Fork.

If yours has a silver/polished rear triangle, I would suggest to have also a silver fork.
If you're thinking of optimize the build for better performing parts, I would recommend to consider also a bit of a later generation suspension fork.
E.g. a polished end of 90thies Bomber or silver early SID would be a good fit, from the look and performance-wise.
Just take care that axel-to-crown hight isn't too strongly increasing, which may have negative impact.
Some early SID models with 63mm travel are still just 45cm. This is already 4cm more compared to RS MAG or AMP F3.

 

[sheppf1000]

Vote for F3!!

 

[rentedmule]

Judy FSX with an Adventure Components crown and brace, fitted with an Englund Total-Air kit.

 

[sheppf1000]

Judy FSX with an Adventure Components crown and brace, fitted with an Englund Total-Air kit.

This is a special set up, great suggestion.

 

[ishaw]

Judy FSX with an Adventure Components crown and brace, fitted with an Englund Total-Air kit.

I once had 2 sets of these forks, mint, Englund air, styff carbon braces, all ti bolts, I even furnished one with a custom steerer with in-buit star nut courtesy of a fellow retro biker. Sadly these are long gone and would now cost 3 times the price I sold them for so sadly not an option unless I get very, very lucky.

I did also have 2 sets of the carbon f3xc forks and iirc a set of f4 blts as well. Also some Lawwill leader 3s. All would have looked great on the bike.

As these aren't options, and as I am looking to run disc brakes, I could go with the f3xc as I have adapters (is mount).

I could do a 32mm sid world cup potentially, in black or white, or a Sid race in red. Drop travel down to 80mm?

 

[scant]

Period correct would be mag21

 

[ishaw]

Nothing I can think of will be period correct on this build aside from frame, and maybe forks. Seems a mad thing to say given the reputation of amp derived frames but the mags are a bit on the flexy side. The forks pictured in the brochure posted above look a bit weedy against the ti tubes frame and I suspect the mags would too.

 

[rentedmule]

What about something weird like a White Bros SC70UL?

 

[Chr1st0phe]

Je l'ai fait pour avoir une idée...