There’s a 1990 Bridgestone Synergy RB2 for sale near me, but after I took a look at the pics, it looks like it has some modifications made, like a Manitou Answer 3 fork which I read is a vintage MTB suspension fork. How come someone would put a MTB fork on this road bike frame?
Read some good things about this frame, but I’m unsure about this one.
by Sifflez_
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Do you know how to change forks out , its threaded so you’ll have to find a different fork with the correct steerer size
the suspension fork is probably for comfort which suggest that this is a commuter bike , also the front brake is not aligned with the metal on the rim
How much is it going for its a good bike if you can change the fork
That fork was originally for 26″ wheels and was somehow modified to take 700s as well as cantilever posts for that size wheel. You can even see where the original canti posts were. This is some foolery, but it could be well done, engineered, CNC-type foolery. Morbid curiosity begs at least a better look at what is going on there.
You could always ditch the suspension fork and get a carbon fork with 1″ steerer. Pretty sure Columbus and Whiskey both do one. It would be a great start for a light, fast, retro-modern build.