Cyclocross - New Easton ec70x or used ec90x (or similar)?

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Halebopp
04-05-11, 06:25 PM
I'm looking for a carbon fork to update my old heavy steel one. I don't have a huge budget.

I saw pricepoint has a good deal closing out the ec70x fork: Only $109

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/22278-315_EAS7C1-3-Parts-59-Forks/Accessories/Easton-EC70-X-Cyclocross-Fork-offer?utm_source=Shoppingcom&utm_medium=datafeed&utm_campaign=FTP&offer=IN211SN1.htm&zmam=3075515&zmas=1&zmac=15&zmap=315%20EAS7C1

I know this is heavier than an ec90x or similar level full carbon fork.

I'm wondering whether I should just pick up an ec70x, or wait to find a lighter used fork on ebay. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

M_S
04-05-11, 07:59 PM
It will still be way lighter than your steel fork. That seems like a good price, I'd go for it. Even on clearance a full carbon fork will probably be over twice that.
evanrude
04-06-11, 04:22 AM
Go with the 70, the 90 has a carbon steerer and imho carbon steerers, stems and handlebars don't have any place in weekend warrior cross. $109 is an excellent price for an ex70.