Specialized Langster Pro

Frank Bullitt

Hi All,

Recently bought a full Langster Pro here in Vancouver for use on the street. I know its a true track bike, but I bought it as a little project for myself and to try and educate myself on the mechanical side of things.

Looking to change the front fork as the current one isn't machined for a brake, and Vancouver being Vancouver, its needs a brake (I have already had a bike accident here and I don't want to run the risk of another).

Would anyone have any suggestions on what to look for? Or is it as easy as getting a fork thats for a 700c wheel? Sorry if this is a silly question.

Thanks

kumate_champ07

https://www.benscycle.com/p-301-eaipromax-keirin-rear-caliper.aspx?

Frank Bullitt

I can pick up a brake calliper over here on craigslist fairly handy.

Its mainly the fork that I am wondering about.

randomstuff

When choosing forks there are three main measurements

1. Fork steerer width and length. Width is usually the 1/8th inch standard for most modern road bikes. Length of steerer depends on your headtube length and how many spacers you using. Easy to find out by taking out your existing fork and measuring it's steerer.

2. Fork rake angle, ranges from 30-55. I think my Dolan Pre Cursa had a 35° raked fork, and most track bikes have around this figure, for twitchy and fast handling around the track. The lower this number, the less room you'll have up front, between the front wheel/tyre and downtube, depends if you care about toe overlap.

3. Then there's the axle to crown measurement. Around the 370mm mark is the usual amount for track forks.

I think those are the main things to look out for.

Harrybelafonte

Not really a "true" track bike as runs only just under neutral at 45 rake, which is, or used to be, the exact same as the other Langster models, so... I THINK that you could get a fork off a drilled Langster and use it

Frank Bullitt

Thanks guys!

crosstownk

Specialized Langster Pro - is this a bike for Cork people?

Harrybelafonte

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kumate_champ07

Gintonious wrote: »

I can pick up a brake calliper over here on craigslist fairly handy.

Its mainly the fork that I am wondering about.

its a rear clamp on brake for track bikes. there are front clamp on brakes but not usable with carbon forks