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Well the term 'better' is subjective.

I ride the stock forks with a short stem and wide bars, the handling is exactly how I want it, a fork with more rake would make it too twitchy.

Track forks have low rake for high speed stability and because they don't need to make sharp turns.

I had mine set up just like that. short stem, wide bars. I cut them down for the city though, since they bothered me more than helped...

I am happy with the stock fork as well, but they are not the prettiest, so I always like to keep my eyes open for a decent replacement.

so if I'd swap to the aforementioned forks I would also get a better handling? even better than it is now, plus a slightly less stiff ride...

Any more fork options? And what changes with more rake?

Thank you! But what does A2C mean?

Nevermind! Axle 2 crown... Thinking helped me out.

yes we are....

It's more than rake to take into account, there's length of the fork too.

and that is exactly what I asked....

what is the rake on the V2 fork? and how long should a replacement fork be so I do not fuck with geometry?

it is not much. 5mm at the most... so I just squeezed them in there. I asked my local bike guru, if that could be a problem and he said that would be finde. two winters of hard riding and it held up like a tank.

same with the stem. I don't remember it being a problem at all... some grease and you will be good to go!

I wish I had more pictures of it left, since it went through a couple of stages. slightly bigger tires and different stem/bar option.

ahhhh. I miss my Ms. Russia.

that is how mine used to look... Used as the winter beater and really loved it. I squeezed a lot of life out the old headset by simply cleaning and re-greasing it.

I still think they are fairly pretty, and if I would have ever gotten around to building it up properly, not from spares, than I might have kept it...

have fun with yours...

Ok, its accounts time and I'm looking redder than Ken on a beachfront in Marbella - who wants a 50cm V1 Brooklyn f+f in suprisingly good condition - pic upthread - £650ono.

I Trade you for my V2... ;)

are the gangstas having a "comeback" or do you just become more aware when you ride one yourself?

I am still happy with my decision and recommend them to anyone who asks...

are the gangstas having a "comeback" or do you just become more aware when you ride one yourself?

I would be interested in the wheels if you split..

looks good!

but don't they have different "square tapers"? so that a sugino would not fit properly on the camp BB? I thin I remember having that problem before, so I would change that as well...

but changing the BB is not that much of a problem, and with the proper tools a matter of minutes..

I do ride much, but I am certainly no pro...

All I want is a black crankset, since these silver ones just don't work. which one it will be in the ends depends on availability and price. but since I need to also change other stuff on the bike, this won't hapen tomorrow. for now this thing is rolling and I really like the way it rides.

External beat square taper.

please elaborate! I really do care to know...

What happen to the current one?

it is still on there, but it looks shit. especially with those pedals...

made some changes again. new saddle, bigger tyros, new pedals, different stem and riser, new and quieter chain and a front brake for freedom's sake (I can't financially afford another summer without one)...

straps are ordered and I desperatly need new cranks (Black 75s or omniums) and the front wheel will change from radial to 3x. but all in due time...

I would be interested in the wheels if you ever split...

long?

I will be glad to remove it from this thread if it rubs the trick community the wrong way...

I never claimed to be a trick rider, but I thought the general concept of the bike somewhat fit the theme.

Pedals and Straps are on their way...

I would take both wheels, if you split...

my daily ride. since I am a fatboy, this suits me well and takes all kinds of beatings. some changes still have to made, especially a new front wheel is needed (not radially, of course).

so far, this rides like a charm...

http://imageshack.us/a/img521/2841/bmwgt.jpg