Dented Fork on Road Bike Peugeot Carbolite 103 from 1983

[Ilin]

Hi, I just bought an almost new old Peugeot road bike.
In a very silly way I managed to dent the fork a tiny bit.
I wonder, firstly is it dangerous to continue riding like this-the dent is rather gentle?
If not, is it possible to repair it?
And if not again, what replacement fork should I get. Is any e.g. reynolds fork of the right length OK?
Many thanks for any help!
Best wishes,
Ilin

 

[compo]

I would post a photograph if possible. We all have different ideas of what a "tiny bit" and "rather gentle" represent.

 

[Ilin]

Here are two photos from both sides. (it's where the small scratches are on the left photo)

https://plus.google.com/photos/1039...s/5868954777742599057?authkey=CMqwhtXOg9uUmAE

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Bent not dent!

Looks like it would throw the geo out and the wheel wouldn't sit properly.

Carbolite is pretty sturdy stuff, so a framebuilder could probably straighten it out on a jig.

If not, then any 700c forks with a threaded steerer of the right length would do.

 

[Ilin]

thanks for the helpful advice Scilly Suffolk!

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

How long is your steerer? I have a pair off an old Raleigh that might suit.

 

[Ilin]

The steerer is the the straight tube at the top, correct? I haven't removed the forks to measure it, but it seems possibly around 14-15cm. (measuring also the bit of the frame in which it is) And the total length around 52-53cm... Does this sound realistic? I also looked on ebay: would that be also something for me? many, many thanks,i
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190825058311?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Yup, the straight tube attaching to the crown of the forks.

Mine are too big: could be cut down and re-threaded, but not really economical, bearing in mind a respray and postage.

Yes, the Ebay forks look good, but ideally you need accurate measurements to be sure the headset will fit properly: too long and the headset top nut will bottom out on the steerer and not secure properly; too short and the headset won't all go on.

However, headsets come in different "stack heights", so you do have leeway, but it would be less hassle to get forks that are a correct fit.

There looks to be plenty of interest, so I would cool your heels, measure up and be sure what you buy will work.

 

[biggs682]

i have a pr of black Surly Steemrollers could do a deal invgc

 

[Ilin]

Thanks Scilly and biggs... biggs: not sure if it will fit. most liekly I'd need forks with French threading...

 

[biggs682]

Thanks Scilly and biggs... biggs: not sure if it will fit. most liekly I'd need forks with French threading...

forgot to mention they are the newer threadless design and can inlcude bearings and races as well

 

[e-rider]

that's not a dent - it's bent!
That isn't something that just happens, like dropping an allen key onto them - what did you do?