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biker.caliente
10-09-2011, 11:37 AM
Can any tell me, ride quality-wise, what would be a good replacement?

Or if one wants to replace it with the 'real thing', how much it'd be for a new one and where to find it?
Gothard
10-09-2011, 11:58 AM
The general line hints that it is a F1. Do you have a picture of the complete fork?
Best replacement would be an F3.
martinrjensen
10-09-2011, 01:23 PM
Yea, we need a better picture but from what you show it looks like one. That's (so far) pretty much exactly like mine
regularguy412
10-09-2011, 02:37 PM
Titanium dropouts and no lawyer tabs.

My 1996-97 model F1 had 'em.

Mike in AR :beer:
weisan
10-09-2011, 04:28 PM
completely unscientific method and takes a bit more work... :D

when removed, if it weighs like a tank, you are good on the money. ;)
blantonator
10-09-2011, 05:21 PM
a 1" ouzo pro would be a solid replacement.
biker.caliente
10-09-2011, 05:42 PM
Here is another picture of the fork in its complete view. It suffered a deep gash from some road hazard and my friend is considering replacing it. The dropout doesn't appear to be magnetic but not sure if it's titanium or aluminum. Don't know the weight since it's still on the bike as of now. Not sure what a lawyer tab is either.

BTW, it is 1.125" steer.

Any help in identifying or recommending replacement is appreciated.
Mike748
10-09-2011, 05:47 PM
It's an f2 . Ouzo pro is equivalent.
biker.caliente
10-09-2011, 08:44 PM
What are the signs that say this is an F2? Can you or someone elaborate? BTW, there are no lawyer's tab.
Dekonick
10-09-2011, 09:00 PM
1 1/8 makes it F2 or O2 fork (ouzo pro) - F1 was only 1"

Or so I believe...
Mike748
10-09-2011, 09:43 PM
What he said... and the drop outs are wider than on an F1. F2 will have Ti dropouts, O2 aluminum. F2 has a carbon steerer, not sure about the O2.

The steerer should have a Reynolds label with the fork details (model & rake) on it if it hasn't disintegrated.
Ahneida Ride
10-09-2011, 10:18 PM
Not an F1 ...

I have a F1 and a F3
F1 is more narrow at the dropouts.


looks more like an F2 (if it is a Serotta fork)

Could also be a re-badged Reynolds fork.
old_fat_and_slow
10-10-2011, 10:58 AM
3T and ENVE both make nice forks.

You can find others NOS on the bay, frequently.