[mikemowbz]

Hey folks,

I've got a question I've been wondering about for a bit.

I've been thinking about replacing the Kestrel carbon fork I paired with my Holland Ti with a steel fork. With the oversized, multi-shape ti tubing, a skinny 'traditional' steel fork would look out of place - and at 265lbs, I can appreciate a beefy fork from a functional perpective as well.

Columbus MAX strikes me as an ideal option. But that raises some questions...

How is current availability of MAX fork parts: fork blades/crown?

Scarce, right? I'm under the impression that tube sets were still available from Columbus not SOOO long ago, but were discontinued more than a decade ago.

If we're talking hen's teeth levels of availability, can anyone suggest a similarly visually chunky, functionally stiff steel option in current production with which I could have fork built?

A used fork is not likely a feasible option. My Holland has a 230mm head tube (61.5cm frame with level TT and 3cm of add'l HT extension), and I need ~310mm of 1 1/8th threadless steerer. Suppose I could find a used fork and have a new steerer brazed in, but...