Specifically, a steel fork with a flat/ flattish crown, made of three pieces + steerer. I’m unsure whether the style (the holes, circled pieces) also has a specific name.
Basically, what would I type into a search engine to find a number of comparable, similar forks?
[Thorn make on that is pretty close](https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/forks/48-offset-a-700c-650b-26-inch-thorn-mk3-steel-disc-fork-gunmetal-imron/) to what I want – I’m just sure there must be loads more out there!
(If you happen to know of one with disc tabs and a 1/18” straight steerer, ~400mm a-c, I’d hugely appreciate it!) Thanks in advance!!
by elliotth1991
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Lugged dual crown fork, or lugged twin-plate fork.
Not dual crown in the sense that is used with DH forks, so it can be a bit confusing.
As for a fork that fits your requirement, the Soma CX Fork might be good. 400 axle to crown, 1 1/8″ steerer, takes disc brakes. Doesn’t have the dual crown (the bit that gives those “holes” on the crown, but it is lugged.
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Sometimes it’s referred to as a biplane fork crown.
I would call that a biplane fork
All City has one with 395 a-c, The Gorilla Monsoon: [https://www.landrys.com/product/all-city-gorilla-monsoon-fork-397838-1.htm?pr_rd_page=2](https://www.landrys.com/product/all-city-gorilla-monsoon-fork-397838-1.htm?pr_rd_page=2)
Be very careful about Rake/Offset of the fork you buy. That’s the second pillar of how a fork affects bike handling, and you absolutely should not ignore it. Your frame will have been built around a fork with a specific length (a-c) and a specific offset/rake, which results in a Trail value. Trail tells you how the bike handles at low and high speed. Change it more than a couple mm and you will feel the difference. Change it a lot and the bike will handle completely differently. Further reading and useful links: https://old.reddit.com/r/bikewrench/comments/1am45cj/what_should_this_angle_be/kpj6r6z/
For instance, those Crust forks are pretty as hell, but they are also really high offset, resulting in a low trail.
If you still want pretty good tire clearance – the Stridsland or the Bassi Hog’s Back fork (available via C&L Cycle) are the best bets. Lot of options with less tire clearance.