Wanted wanted 1,1/8" early composite rigid MTB fork (Bontrager, Switchblade, PaceRC30 etc) for pre-suspsension geometry

[M477]

I'm looking at a doing a ti 'Trailblazer' build (26" gravel bike) out of an early HeiHei frame and looking for a 1,1/8" fork I can replace the steerer tube on so I can run AHead on this frame for the first time.

Annoyingly I had a spare pair of RC30's that would have been ideal but sold them as I didn't have any projects to consider, I also had some Tange Switchblades that would have been great (but they were 1") - so something like that I can fit a long 1,1/8 Ahead steerer too

I don't mind a tatty painted fork that needs a refurb. Being a '92/'93 frame I do need a fork that is not long (ie for later suspension geometry)

 

[tangent]

Hello, @M477

I have the RC30 generation 2 era forks availible. I am original owner of these from new so can vouch for care & riding history since 1993.

1 1/8” threadless steerer: 210mm

£230 + £9.95 postage
2nd Class Royal Mail to UK address

Some images below to show condition.
Note cosmetic patina to the nickle plating.

 

[M477]

Thanks for that - yes, I still have a set of those Columbus-legged RC-30s on my late father's bike (that I can't touch for sentimental reasons), and I run the original Reynolds531-legged RC-30 on my Marin TeamTi from the late '90s - both are excellent forks.

Yours certain have the steerer length I would need to convert my 20" '92 HeiHei to Ahead with some decent stem height. I will give those some thought and thanks for taking the time to show me what you have there.

 

[LuzJHarding]

Hello, @M477

I have the RC30 generation 2 era forks availible. I am original owner of these from new so can vouch for care & riding history since 1993.

1 1/8” threadless steerer: 210mm

£230 + £9.95 postage
2nd Class Royal Mail to UK address

Some images below to show condition.
Note cosmetic patina to the nickle plating. blocky blast


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Thanks you