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Offline tod miller

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Intrikat forks
« on: September 22, 2012, 05:32:44 PM »
Anyone have more info on these?  They look very interesting from the video with Sean.   


I've heard that they will have a 13mm offset(I like this, really like my Primo Strands).  I noticed no 990 mounts too, but a hole drilled in the steer tube.  Is this drilled for a caliper front brake? 


My dream would be to run an ACS 860(my favorite brake from BITD) or a Dia-Comp Nippon on a 13mm offset fork with a steer tube about 175 to 185mm in length.  I like the idea of a brake that I don't kick when scuffing the front wheel.  I always kick the 990's!!!  And I have to UN-dial my front 990!  It works to damn good for good brake feathering. 
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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2012, 07:33:34 PM »
I would really like to see a choice of offset, my choice would be 25mm because I ride street when I'm not flatlanding... keeps things fresh

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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2012, 07:34:18 PM »
The hole is to big for a centerpull brake but you could probably make an adapter to fit.

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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2012, 08:50:28 PM »
I have 2 sets of ACS 860's...Mint!!

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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2012, 09:04:40 PM »
The hole is to big for a centerpull brake but you could probably make an adapter to fit.

Would an acs boa fit? :)
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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2012, 09:05:40 PM »
I have 50 sets of ACS 860s in NOS ... seriously LOL

In regards to the forks, the tapered tubing is really nice.
However the design is not my cuppa tea.
They have the potential of being so much nicer ... but unfortunately at present they look unfinished.

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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2012, 02:01:31 AM »
The hole is to big for a centerpull brake but you could probably make an adapter to fit.


you need to run a step down washer...


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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2012, 02:07:15 AM »
i was talking to Sean and Adam Zapata about them and they might make them even more tapered and slightly longer fork legs

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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2012, 02:18:31 AM »
I've wondered what the hell that big hole in many of the S&M forks was for.


Anybody have a definitive answer?


I wanted some S&M forks with offset and considered using a Nippon but the big hole just didn't make sense.


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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2012, 05:13:42 AM »
I've wondered what the hell that big hole in many of the S&M forks was for.


Anybody have a definitive answer?


I wanted some S&M forks with offset and considered using a Nippon but the big hole just didn't make sense.


Small weight saving / a place to hang the fork from whilst being powdercoated maybe?

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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2012, 05:28:38 AM »
The hole is to big for a centerpull brake but you could probably make an adapter to fit.

Would an acs boa fit? :)

Only if you like chasing tiny bearings around your garage instead of riding.  :-p
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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2012, 05:31:44 AM »
The hole is to big for a centerpull brake but you could probably make an adapter to fit.


you need to run a step down washer...


IMG_8137.jpg




Bingo. Are those S&M forks with that hole?  And is that a Boa?  Nice F'n ride Sin!
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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2012, 05:37:17 AM »
Although, having a brake bolt go through a washer might not me something I'm into.  I was thinking of using a recessed bolt like some Nippons used for flush fastening of the brake.  I think the 860's had a flush allen head bolt too...or maybe I just used one on my bike BITD. 


If I had a fork with a brake bolt hole that was normal size...I could always drill out the backside hole to  make it work for the recessed bolt. 


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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2012, 05:39:36 AM »
Any company do custom forks?
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Re: Intrikat forks
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2012, 05:45:00 AM »
S&M will, but they aren't cheap.  I considered it for my Intrikat and got sticker shock.