Cyclocross - Having difficulty choosing Carbon Fork

Hi guys. I am working on piecing together my Rob Roy for CX racing. I really want to put a sweet carbon fork on it for the build and their are just too many to choose from to even know where to begin. I see some seemingly well known brands like winwood, easton, alpha q, reynolds, Richey.

I would probably feel more comfortable on the aluminum steerers rather than the carbon ones but it's not a deal killer. The Richey Cross Comp has an aluminum steerer and is light...

In case it matters, the build is a Rob Roy 58 single speed CX bike to be used in CX races in TX. I am 6'0" 185lbs, currently working down to at least 180lbs. I was 215 while body building but that doesn't work well while racing....

Your thoughts and experience would really help here!

I just went with the Ritchey WCS, but I was debating between that and the Comp. The price was right, especially for the weight! Plus Ritchey stuff has never (*knock on wood*) let me down in the past. :)

I'm riding the Easton EC 90 X, and I think it's great. But I'm 160, so take it how you will.

Thanks, do you know what the difference is between the two, the WCS and the comp?

4ZA Python is pimp and would work at your weight. The EC90X is a fantastic fork... but maybe not so much at your weight.

wcs=carbon steerer
comp=alloy steerer

Thanks, do you know what the difference is between the two, the WCS and the comp?

What he said, plus the Comp has eyelets. Although it apparently isn't drilled for a regular caliper brake. Obviously the fork wouldn't need a caliper brake on a cross bike, but it makes it hard to use the eyelets for a fender when you can't mount the fender to the brake bolt. Unless I'm missing something. :)

I found the retail prices on the Ritchey stuff was a lot better than the Alpha-Q and EC90x forks. $500+ for an Easton? No thanks! My frame didn't cost that much!