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Custom Rigid Fork Order Form

This form is designed to help you think about all the options for your custom frame. It also facilitates the communication of your decisions to me. Not every option available is shown here. If you would like something that is not here in the form please write it in the comment area at the bottom or send an additional E-mail detailing your needs. You may also send drawings or sketches if you want a specific feature like the particular shape of a dropout or something like that.
  • Try to answer as much as you can to help me make the best fork for you.
  • If you do not know the best choice for you on a particular detail, leave the field blank and I will make the most appropriate choice later. If you make bad choices, don't worry I'll notice them and make sure you do too.
  • You can fill in as much or as little information as you want.
  • All linear measurements are to be in inches.
  • All angle measurements are to be in degrees.
  • All weight measurements are to be in pounds.

Thanks and have fun with it!
General Information
Select the primary use for this fork: If "other", please specify:
Select the secondary use of this fork: If "other", please specify:
Select your riding style:
Enter your weight in pounds: pounds
Enter your age: years old
Fork Geometry
Select a crown configuration:

Example of Unobtainable crown Example of Unicrown
Select wheel size
20" 24" 24" DH Rim 26" 26" DH Rim 27"/700c 29"
How much tire clearance do you need?
Measure the diameter of your wheel with the largest tire you plan to use installed and fully inflated. inches
Measure the maximum width of the largest tire you plan to use (fully inflated). inches
Fork Offset: (Center to Center) inches

Measure from the center of the fork blade to the center of the axle.
Fork Length: inches

Measure the fork length from the center of the axle to the underside of the fork crown race.
Steerer Tube Length: inches

Measure the steerer tube length from the underside of the fork crown race to the top. Apprximate steerer tube length can be determined by adding up the heasdet stack height, the headtube length and the height of your stem.
Fork Tube Specifics Select the 4130 seamless chrome-moly tubes that you want for your frame.
Select a Steerer Tube OD (Outside Diameter):

Select a Steerer Tube wall thickness:
Select a Fork Blade OD:

Select a Fork Blade wall thickness:
Dropout Specifications
Select a dropout thickness
3/16" 1/4" 3/8"

3/16" dropouts should never see pegs while 1/4" and thicker are especially for pegs.
What size axle will you be using in this fork?
9mm 3/8" 10mm 14mm

If you want to use pegs you will also want the larger 14mm axles for strength.
Do you intend to use pegs on this fork?
YES NO
Brake Information
Select rear brake mount type
990 mounts V-Brake mounts Disk Mount No Brakes
Powdercoat Finishing
Forks come Raw for no additional charge. A durable attractive powdercoat finish (except for Gloss Black) cost $75 extra. Gloss Black costs $65 extra. The process involves sandblasting, powdercoating and baking to give you an attractive and very durable finish. Powder Coating is much better than plain old auto paint and a hell of a lot better than a spraycan job. It is really worth the extra money. Check out some Color Samples

Additional Comments

If you have a lot to say, send an additional E-mail after you submit the form.
Your Personal Information
Full Name: * REQUIRED

Address: Apt#:

City/Town: State:

Zip Code:

Area Code: Phone #:

E-mail Address: * REQUIRED

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Before Submitting Form!

Policies:
  1. Custom forks start at around $260. If you are serious about ordering a fork you will also need to send a check made out to Christopher Beech for approximately half (at least $150) as a deposit.
  2. No forks or other custom projects will be started without a deposit.
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