Trike forks

[Cavalol]

Someone has asked me if I can find some forks like the ones in the photo, as he says he's damaged his in s minor accident. I've emailed a Scout dealer to see if they could help, but wondered of anyone here knew somewhere he could buy a set.

I'm thinking (hoping!) they'll be a generic set that are also found on other brands of trikes and maybe even some kids bikes. Stupidly didn't check wheel size (and can't measure steerer as he needs to use the bike still) but would think wheels are 20".

Any ideas to where he could find said forks somewhere, please?

 

[raleighnut]

At a guess they are 1" steerer and 'quill' type forks (not A head)

 

[figbat]

At a guess they are 1" steerer and 'quill' type forks (not A head)

Looking at the picture, it’s definitely a threaded fork (just the one mind).

 

[Ian H]

A quick google shows this link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17484936...s=ispr=1&amdata=enc:1JHYqKXldQm29s0_0VGIokA29

 

[JonBuoy]

A quick google shows this link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174849367745?_ul=GB&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338990945&toolid=10001&customid=eb:g:vms:eb:174849367745;&_trkparms=ispr=1&amdata=enc:1JHYqKXldQm29s0_0VGIokA29

This doesn't have the required disc brake caliper mounts.

 

[mickle]

Inch / Threaded / Disc forks are very few and far between. You need to know the axle to crown race dimension and the steerer length (crown race to top of steerer).
Your best bet would be to approach the handful of companies in the UK bringing this sort of machine. Mission in Kent, Yorvik in York, et al, and ask if they've got something suitable.
Opting for a rigid fork would expand your chances of finding something suitable.
Explore the option of using v brakes on that rim. No huge loss of performance over that budget disc. It would expand your options greatly.

 

[figbat]

Another option would be to replace the headset with a threadless one which may open up options.

 

[Cavalol]

Inch / Threaded / Disc forks are very few and far between. You need to know the axle to crown race dimension and the steerer length (crown race to top of steerer).
Your best bet would be to approach the handful of companies in the UK bringing this sort of machine. Mission in Kent, Yorvik in York, et al, and ask if they've got something suitable.
Opting for a rigid fork would expand your chances of finding something suitable.
Explore the option of using v brakes on that rim. No huge loss of performance over that budget disc. It would expand your options greatly.

Nice one, we do have Mission trikes at work and I've found them pleasant to deal with. I'll see what they say.

Thanks to everyone who's replied, have appreciated your input.

 

[mickle]

Another option would be to replace the headset with a threadless one which may open up options.

Inch tho innit

 

[Ian H]

This doesn't have the required disc brake caliper mounts.

Scroll down for more options.

 

[figbat]

Inch tho innit

Inch threadless is a thing.

 

[mickle]

Inch threadless is a thing.

Yes. But so vanishingly rare as to be irrelevant to the conversation.

 

[88robb]

Someone has asked me if I can find some forks like the ones in the photo, as he says he's damaged his in s minor accident. I've emailed a Scout dealer to see if they could help, but wondered of anyone here knew somewhere he could buy a set.

I'm thinking (hoping!) they'll be a generic set that are also found on other brands of trikes and maybe even some kids bikes. Stupidly didn't check wheel size (and can't measure steerer as he needs to use the bike still) but would think wheels are 20".

Any ideas to where he could find said forks somewhere, please?

Try a local bike co-op or a specialist trike shop. They often have bins of old forks and might have a match. Also, check eBay for 20 inch steel forks or trike forks measure the steerer tube length and axle-to-crown when you can, as that's key for a fit.