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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: bamboorider on November 15, 2025, 08:32:09 AM

Title: Recommendation for 1 1/8 rim brake forks
Post by: bamboorider on November 15, 2025, 08:32:09 AM

Hi - first post!  This forum is amazing...I'm part way through a gravel build based on recommendations here.

I also need some new forks for an older road bike, which runs rim brakes and takes a 1 1/8 straight steerer.  28c clearance is important.  Obviously this isn't the most modern spec - I've had a good search but I'm drawing a blank...any suggestions?

Title: Re: Recommendation for 1 1/8 rim brake forks
Post by: offspring_fan on November 15, 2025, 09:40:50 AM

Second hand on eBay all the way.

I don't know where you are but I'm in the UK and I just had a quick look; there's loads and not expensive at all. You can probably get one from a nice brand for £30 or so.

Title: Re: Recommendation for 1 1/8 rim brake forks
Post by: bamboorider on November 15, 2025, 11:59:33 AM

Thanks!  Yes - UK-based, and ebay is for sure my backup.  A surprising number are either tapered or don't clear 28c...I'll keep my eyes peeled.