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Colnago forks query

  • 14-08-2013 3:00pm
    #1
    letape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭


    I have been looking for a pair of used/new Colnago Precisa (straight chromed) forks for my Colnago Master for a while now, but they are very hard to come by used and very expensive new (Stg350).

    I have an option on a new, unused set with uncut steerer tube, but these are a painted model. The seller (overseas) believes all Colnago forks were chromed initially even models that were painted and that I would be able to remove the paint to reveal the chrome underneath!

    Just wondering if anyone knows if this is the case or not?


Comments

  • #2
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    i just stripped down a set of early 90s (i think) curved colnago forks which dont look to be chromed underneath. Maybe they are just dull and need a polish, but i suspect they are not chromed. You could get those ones you mentioned, and have them chromed, but I have no idea how much that would be.


  • #3
    hesker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭hesker


    Even if they are chromed underneath it might be a rough chrome, not the highly polished chrome you might be looking for. Lots of bikes in the past were chromed before paint was applied. I have one such.

    I think you're taking a bit of a chance.


  • #4
    countrykid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 835 ✭✭✭countrykid


    I have a c40 letape... Precisia forks ... Painted....BUT chrome underneath
    My master is for sale with its original precisia forks... But the lot and you'll have a spare frame!!!!!!


  • #5
    letape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭letape


    lennymc wrote: »
    i just stripped down a set of early 90s (i think) curved colnago forks which dont look to be chromed underneath. Maybe they are just dull and need a polish, but i suspect they are not chromed. You could get those ones you mentioned, and have them chromed, but I have no idea how much that would be.

    Cheers lenny - I reckon I'll try the forks anyway. They're white which should be quite a good match for the frame anyway.


  • #6
    letape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭letape


    countrykid wrote: »
    I have a c40 letape... Precisia forks ... Painted....BUT chrome underneath
    My master is for sale with its original precisia forks... But the lot and you'll have a spare frame!!!!!!

    Thanks for the offer - I'd be glad to by it for the price of the forks ;)

    I'll buy the forks anyway as I think they'll look good in white. After a few times fitting and removing wheels I'll know if the dropouts are chromed underneath anyway!


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