Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - New Fork for IRO Jamie Roy?

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cmogi10
05-25-08, 12:23 PM
So the fork on my IRO got thrashed the other day and it needs replacing. I was going to replace it with another one from IRO but figured I Would ask here first to see if anyone has any recommendations.

Carl


thequickfix
05-25-08, 01:20 PM
I have been using the nashbar carbon fork on mine. I find that the stock fork transmits too much road vibration and hurts my hands after 20 miles or so. The carbon fork is much more comfortable to ride. I think it looks better, too.

4zn_balla
05-25-08, 01:45 PM
surly steamroller fork for your IRO. I have a bontrager carbon fork. I like that


cmogi10
05-26-08, 11:48 PM
thanks for the suggestions guys. I was looking at this one. http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600086&subcategory=60001182&brand=&sku=18202&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Road%20Forks

Would this be a fork of similar quality to the one I just thrashed? downgrade? upgrade? I'm not a gearhead, I just need something that I can use that will hold up.
Thanks again

rickyaustin
05-26-08, 11:56 PM
How did you thrash your IRO fork?

Just wondering, because if you destroyed an aluminum fork thru normal riding, a carbon one may not be the way to go.

cmogi10
05-27-08, 12:03 AM
I wasn't the one who thrashed it, my friend was on my bike and ate **** hard and took out my front wheel and fork. I ride hard and my stuff gets a work out but it's rare that I actually destroy a component.

JiveTurkey
05-27-08, 12:24 AM
thanks for the suggestions guys. I was looking at this one. http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600086&subcategory=60001182&brand=&sku=18202&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Road%20Forks


For what it's worth, I have the 1" model of this fork on my aluminum road bike and it's worked out well. $100 is a bit high though. I see it for about $80 often.

cmogi10
05-28-08, 12:29 PM
Well I ordered the carbon nashbar fork. I'l let everyone know how it works out.
Thanks for the help

cmogi10
07-06-08, 10:03 PM
http://carlmogerley.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p918309902-4.jpg

Finally snapped a pic, I like it.

JayKay
07-07-08, 02:42 AM
performace forte CF fork for 79 bucks...straight bladed works for me