Road Cycling - Final Decisions

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glevii
10-06-04, 09:39 PM
Okay, I've pretty much got everything picked out for my new buildup. Stuck on one item, though,and that's the fork. I've read great reviews for the Reynolds Ouzo Pro, and found a full carbon for around $328.99 from Performance. I was wondering if anybody has any other suggestions. The needed specs are 1" threadless, with a 43 mm rake. I've never rode a carbon fork for anything other than a test ride, so it's going to be a little strange (I've always rode steel). I'd prefer as little of a culture shock as possible. I know this has been talked about before, so I apologize for the repetitiveness of this thread.


55/Rad
10-06-04, 10:00 PM
The Ouzo Pro is a fine fork and you should be very happy with it. Use the coupon and the price comes down to $263.19, which is a very good price.

While I think you will notice a diffference in the overall weight, the impact (vs. a good quality steel fork) is more subtle than most people expect. It's certainly worth it in my opinion, but don't go into it expecting a huge dramatic increase in performance.

55/Rad

glevii
10-07-04, 12:01 AM
Thanks, It guess the Ouzo Pro is gonna be it. It's gonna be a drastic change regardless. I've always rode steel, and I'm moving to titanium.


ed073
10-07-04, 12:08 AM
thumbs up to the Ouzo Pro. Top shelf kit! :)