Looking for springer forks with a long steer tube

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MacZulu

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well another quirk of the Electra Townie is the 9 1/2" steer tube, which makes fork replacement a little more of a hunt. the Monarchs steer tube is 7 1/5", and alot are shorter than that. I would rather go with a springer than a pair of rockshox and the like, which would be the last resort.

I have looked, and I don't think I'm going find them. but maybe somebody out there has seen something. I just found Classic Bicycle Parts and am checking out their inventory, about 7"-8" mostly.

(edit: so http://www.classic-cycle.de/en/Forks-and-Parts/Springer-Forks/ is pretty good, and has a couple pricey options. but I'm still looking)

thanks
 
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curtisfox

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You can cut the top tube and put in a piece to extend it. Or cut one off another fork to the right length and splice it with a sleeve inside..............Curt
 

MacZulu

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I thought about diy extending, but with springers I would then have to also have spacers with the springs to make up the gap. because they have a mount part that goes at the top of steer tube then down to the dropouts, so that adds some complication.

I need to measure my diameter because that site above has a pair of 26" with 1", I don't know if I need the bigger one.
 
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boxcar

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If you are planning on using a Monarch style springer and your into a bit of a drive I'll do the conversion for you.
I won't extend a bent tube style though.
Astoria is a beautiful place to visit this time of the year.
You cover the cost of the materials and the beer and I'll be happy to do the machine work..........
 

MacZulu

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Been to Astoria once, loved it. It was a beautiful day, people were awesome and it's very nice area. and the tower was an incredible view.

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I appreciate the offer, but I think it's too far for this. and my wife is currently renewing her passport so I couldn't call it a "family trip". when she gets her passport we'll definitely be doing an Oregon trip, I love it there stem to stern you could say.