Buying second hand carbon forks - what to look for!

[L14M]

Hi CCs,

I'm looking at getting some second hand carbon forks. I've found a nice set on ebay that i'm going to bid on. Is there anything apart from the sizing etc that I should look for? Is there anything that should be ensured?

Many thanks in advance for this stupid question!
Liam

 

[biggs682]

check the compatibility between frame and forks in the headset area

 

[derrick]

Second hand Carbon is a definite no no for me.

 

[L14M]

Second hand Carbon is a definite no no for me.

How come?
Liam

 

[derrick]

How come?
Liam

You can't see if there is any damage.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Stick £10 on the lottery while you are bidding?

 

[Kestevan]

Personally I'd be very cautious of buying 2nd hand carbon forks. You never know if someones had a crash, and done some hidden damage.

If you must though - make sure the steerer tube is long enough.

 

[numbnuts]

Barge pole comes to mind

 

[vickster]

Save up for new ones

 

[Cubist]

What I would look for when considering a second hand carbon fork would be a new carbon fork.

 

[L14M]

Ok, thanks for the advice. Say i got these$_12.JPG for £15 posted would you say thats ok? He's told me they have never been crashed just been sitting in his shed.

 

[uclown2002]

Rather you than me mate!

 

[vickster]

It's your £15 but how do you know he is telling the truth or if he has had them from new. The issue is you won't be able to tell and the forks take quite a lot of abuse on a bike. Don't want it failing on a downhill

 

[rb58]

I wouldn't go near second hand carbon forks, not even for £15.

 

[L14M]

Ok true guys, thanks for the advice. If i get it for my bid then i'll use it if not im not bidding again!