I'm not sure where to post this. I figure this forum sees more rigid riders than any other so...
My Kona Unit is old (2008!) but I love it, especially with a short (by current standards) rigid fork on it. I currently have a carbon Origin8 fork that serves well. But it's at least 8 years old now. And every time I ride, I can't help but wonder how much longer it's going to last. So, I'd like to replace it.
What I'd like is:
* 468 mm axle-to-crown length
* Straight 1 1/8" steerer
* Steel or carbon
* 15 mm thru axle
Does such a fork exist? I can find forks with everything but the thru axle. Thru axle rigid forks tend to be longer and/or have a tapered steerer.
I know I could have Walt or another builder make the fork I want, but then I'd end up with a fork worth more than the bike I put it on, which seems silly.
If my unicorn fork doesn't exist, I'll probably just get a steel Salsa with QR dropouts.
TIA
My Kona Unit is old (2008!) but I love it, especially with a short (by current standards) rigid fork on it. I currently have a carbon Origin8 fork that serves well. But it's at least 8 years old now. And every time I ride, I can't help but wonder how much longer it's going to last. So, I'd like to replace it.
What I'd like is:
* 468 mm axle-to-crown length
* Straight 1 1/8" steerer
* Steel or carbon
* 15 mm thru axle
Does such a fork exist? I can find forks with everything but the thru axle. Thru axle rigid forks tend to be longer and/or have a tapered steerer.
I know I could have Walt or another builder make the fork I want, but then I'd end up with a fork worth more than the bike I put it on, which seems silly.
If my unicorn fork doesn't exist, I'll probably just get a steel Salsa with QR dropouts.
TIA