Well depending on the year, the newer trek 1000's have a composite fork. The older ones are aluminium.
Either way.. I know exactly why the trek and giant failed. Notice the promiment "Made in Taiwan" sticker?
Historically, it's been shown that the "People's Carbon" is no match for the sheer strength and construction of the american "Freedom Squirrel" and american "Freedom Tire Belting". In fact, witness reports state not only did the squirrel survive, but managed to subsequently break the fork clean off in the process of wiggling its way free, knocking over a Communist made Hyundai SUV as it dashed back into the forest.
Last edited by slvoid; 06-04-06 at 01:49 PM.