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I NEED A 28”/26” Transition Years Truss Crown Westfield Fork

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I have a 1934 Westfield Columbia camelback bike in need of replacement fork. In 1934 maybe ‘33 and ‘35 bikes were offered with 28” or 26” wheels/tires using the same frame and fork. Thus the fork length accommodates the 28’s and the width a top provides clearance for 26’s.

Mine has a fork blade length of 15”.
The tire Clearance at the top is 2-11/16”.
The steerer tube is 4-1/2” to 5” long and 1” OD.
Trussed crown at fork.

A longer steerer length could be shortened to fit. The blade length and tire clearance are key to maintain geometry and allow use of 26” tires.

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My fork is bent and is missing one tab on the left axle slot.




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Could you get me a closer up photo of the fork crown that you are trying to match? I think I have a fork for you but can't be positive from the pic I'm looking at given the shadow.

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Maybe these will help.



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a better look.


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...., thought I had it, reeaaal close

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So what kind of dimensions does it have?
Fork blade length inside crown to tips?
Inside clearance width at top of crown?


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Its for a 28" wheel, 15" overall blade length
4" spacing at dropouts
2" spacing at fork crown
Thanks for your efforts but the fork crown width needs to be around 2.50 to 2.625.


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I finally got a perfect replacement fork from a CABE member.
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