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I hope you guys will forgive me for reviving this old thread but, the new & improved Abe is back on sale, at least in Germany that is -Felt America still says; "Out of stock". From Classic-Cycle.de; http://classic-cycle.de/Gabeln-und-Zube ... e5e5b1c07e New version includes...

I love this topic! I felt kinda 'arty-farty' today so..,

^ I like that! :D I reckon my 'Custom' Classic should go in this topic too..,

My remarks weren't meant to justify the price increase, I agree 33% is pretty steep and I never said there's was nothing to complain about. The 'logic' you speak of is yours, not mine, all I was trying to say is that it's all relative; to me, even $ 120,- would seem acceptable for a quality...

You guys shouldn't complain too much, the Abe is unavailable outside of the US, I bought two via a friend of a friend living in the US, cost me € 110,- each, including shipping, do the math. Still well worth the money, the Abe is a great fork. And, to put things in perspective, I payed € 140,-...

Thanx and apologies Uncle Stretch, I was too busy enjoying the ride(s) to elaborate much. :D Mounting the Abe went pretty smooth on both bikes. Nothing fancy, just used starnuts. Spent some time experimenting with spacers and the position of the riser-plate on the steerer tube, this of course...

Hi all, been lurking long enough. Finally got an excuse to join your venerable forum. :D