Triathlon - Fork Suggestions for bike build up...

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mymilkexpired
03-03-04, 12:03 PM
Currently im looking at the following forks:

Easton EC90 Aero Fork http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=18315

BP Stealth FTT Fork http://probikeriders.safeshopper.com/5/24.htm?646

Reynolds Aero Ouzo Pro http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=14667 (Although i read somewhere that it wasnt a 'legal' fork)

Alpha Q Aero http://www.wisecyclebuys.com/id237.htm


Im sure there were some others i was looking at but cant remember. What recommendations can yall give? Advice on picking one?


Thanks!

Phatman
03-07-04, 07:04 PM
the reynolds fork is only not legal for UCI events, like road races. I'm 99.99% sure its legal for triathlons.
mymilkexpired
03-08-04, 11:18 AM
What about the fork makes it fall into the category of 'not legal' ?

Charlie21
03-08-04, 01:45 PM
Phatman, explain that a little bit more :)
Ratface
03-09-04, 06:03 AM
Look about half-way down this page: http://www.triathlete.com/art.asp?3=167

Apparently some forks are "too aero" and fall foul of the UCI's specifications about what is and isn't allowed aerodynamically. The actual specification are here: http://www.uci.ch/english/about/rules/ch01_general.pdf - but it's a heavy read!
mymilkexpired
03-09-04, 01:38 PM
Great link, thanks again for the info !!!!