What about your custom forks?

Why should I get a custom fork? It’s simple, really – I specialize in custom forks. If you browse around online, you’ll find lots of people doing unicrown forks, but not many doing really “custom” work where they can change every component of the fork to produce a custom ride, as well as custom length and rake. I machine my crowns myself to the exact specs I want for each rider, I have literally dozens of combinations of crown/steerer/blade/dropout available, and I’ve built over a THOUSAND custom forks. Need a 1″ steerer? Thru axle? ‘Cross fork? Unusual rack mounts? No problem, I’ve done it all.

Ok, how much do they cost?
$375 if you’re buying a frame, or $450 if you just want the fork by itself. Insured air shipping in the United States is $30.

How much do your forks weigh? Am I too big/small for one of your custom forks?
I will build forks for anyone, of any size. My forks are truly *custom* (not just prebuilt unicrown blades put together by a custom builder) – I use different configurations and blades/dropouts/steerers to accomplish different ride qualities for different riders. As such, your fork weight will depend on how you ride and what you weigh.

What’s the warranty?
Lifetime for manufacturing defects, for the original owner. The fork is custom built for YOU and your riding style, so I CANNOT honor warranties on forks that have been sold to a second owner, since I have no control over whether the fork is appropriate for them or their application. No warranty if you crash or abuse your fork, of course.

Do you build unicrown forks?
Yes, if that’s the look you want and appropriate blades are available for your needs.

How about a 1″ steerer? 1.5? Tapered?
No problem. I can do any steerer length or configuration you need.

What colors are available?
Forks come in standard satin “lava” black. Alternately, pick any color from Prismatic for a $75 upcharge. If you want your fork unpainted, subtract $25 from the price.

What was the inspiration for these forks?
Simple, really. I always liked the looks of the old Fat Chance forks, so I decided to build something similar. They rode nice, and they’re VERY customizable (I have 6 different types of fork blade, almost infinite varieties of custom-machined crowns, and 5 different steerers to work with – you can do the math on how many unique combos that is!) so I decided to sell them to customers.

Can I get lots of mounting points/anything cages/rack mounts/etc?

Absolutely. Your first 6 mounting points are included in the price of the fork. Mounting points beyond 6 are $10 per mount.

Ok, I’m convinced. What do I need to do to order a fork?
Send me an email with the following information:
-Your weight (with gear) and brief info on your local terrain and riding style.
-Type of fork (ie suspension corrected 29er, cyclocross, etc) and (if known) axle to crown length and rake. If you don’t know what will work right on your frame, just ask me – I can probably figure it out.

-Desired tire clearance

-Steerer diameter (ie, 1″, 1 1/8″, tapered, etc)
-Steerer length required (stock is 250mm/10″ but I can do any length needed)
-Brake setup (v-brake or disc – if you want both, it’s an extra $50).
-Rack mounts? (no charge for first 6 mounting points, $10/mount thereafter)
-Fender mounts? (no charge)
-Forks come in standard gloss black or any color from Prismatic for an extra $75.

It’s that easy! Please note that fork deposits, like frame deposits, are NON REFUNDABLE – be sure you want a fork before you plunk down the deposit!