Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
No I'm genuinely interested, I've got bikes with steel and carbon and had alloy ones as well. Personally I can't tell the difference whilst riding similar set ups.
Carbon or aluminium fork
- Thread starter martinireland
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martinireland
Leisure Cyclist
- Location
- Wicklow,Ireland
I would not see the point in getting another aluminium frame/carbon fork bike. I have seen a few on ebay for approx 200 euros, but ive already got an aluminium frame so I thought I might just upgrade the fork. There is not really going to be much of a difference in a 300 - 400 euro frame regardless who is the manufacturer. How do the top companies make lighter frames, maybe using less material, which maybe influences durability ?
I hadent thought about the rake issue. that would be how far front axle is off centre line of headtube ?
I hadent thought about the rake issue. that would be how far front axle is off centre line of headtube ?
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
TBH there is little point in just upgrading the fork as you suggest. If it were me I would sell it and upgrade to better bike from a premium maker with the said carbon fork. If funds don't permit leave alone for now.
