Tandem Cycling - Carbon Fork pgrade?

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Captain John
01-20-10, 08:03 PM
What is the opinion on a carbon fork upgrade?
Looking to lighten the bike and improve the ride.
Replacing the fork is a better option than replacing the whole bike.
2007 Burley Tosa w/Rolf wheels

Ritterview
01-20-10, 08:27 PM
A Carbon fork can definitely save some weight. The most popular carbon tandem fork has been the 375 gram, $450 (http://www.webcyclery.com/product.php?productid=17802) Alpha Q X2 (http://www.alphaqbike.com/performance_tubing/x2.asp). The problem is that the parent company True Temper, has filed for Chapter 11 (http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/steel-tubing-makers-true-temper-file-for-bankruptcy-protection-23568), so the future availability of these forks is uncertain.

http://directbicycleparts.com/images/library/catalogs/soc/prodl/FK1434.jpg
jnbrown
01-20-10, 10:25 PM
I would grab this one quick. But make sure the rake will work on your bike:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Reynolds-Ouzo-Pro-700c-Carbon-Tandem-Fork_W0QQitemZ220537813446QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item335913f9c6#ht_2569wt _1165

You will need to use a standard road brake with it.

zonatandem
01-20-10, 10:54 PM
C/f fork will save weight, smooth out some of the less than perfect roads and . . . lighten the wallet a bit.
Yup, got one!