The fork conversion I've put off the table. The bike shop wouldn't do it, because any scenario would involve filing down either the motors mounting bolts or fork eyelets, and they didn't want to be exposed to any liability. They didn't suggest I order the part to do myself, because the "tools required" would be just as expensive as just getting another bike. The bike I was trying to use was a 2007 Trek 1500 STR, which has a 1 1/8" threadless fork.

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Edit: Do you think something like Fenix 700c Steel Fork F309, 1 1/8" Threadless (Black) would work and be strong enough?

u/natermer · 1 point r/ebikes

>order the part to do myself, because the "tools required" would be just as expensive as just getting another bike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUX_cTuk3O8

I've done it before. I already had a pipe cutter. Made a tool out of some PVC tubing I had laying around.

>Edit: Do you think something like Fenix 700c Steel Fork F309, 1 1/8" Threadless (Black) would work and be strong enough?

I would get a fork that features a disk brake boss. I also am a fan of Surly and forks that have a bit of a curve to them and bigger tire/fender clearance...

Something like this:

https://www.nashbar.com/surly-disc-trucker-fork-700c-350mm-steerer-black-disct700c-fk-1-1-8-35/p456852

But it really is personal choice. Get what you want, that fork from Amazon should work out.

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