Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Aluminum Forks

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NcA13
10-09-12, 05:27 PM
Random question for you all. Does anyone actually make an aluminum fork? Seems that even Al frames come with Steel forks, and from what I can remember, I've never come across one. Are the only fork options Aluminum & Carbon?

Leukybear
10-09-12, 05:35 PM
Off the top of my head, leader does. The I06a.
caloso
10-09-12, 05:37 PM
I had one on a Novara road bike many years ago. It was awful.

Scrodzilla
10-09-12, 05:42 PM
The Leader aluminum fork is terrible. Aluminum forks are terrible.
solipsist716
10-09-12, 05:42 PM
Yes. In my experience, they hurt.
Bat56
10-09-12, 05:54 PM
I have (had) an Al fork on a Schwinn Peloton.
Leukybear
10-09-12, 05:54 PM
Aluminum forks are terrible.

This^
NcA13
10-09-12, 06:35 PM
Just, harsh basically? Was thinking they might be more brittle or prone to failure, but it could just be that they're crap?
CJWIZVRDGVNG
10-09-12, 06:54 PM
The Leader aluminum fork is terrible. Aluminum forks are terrible.
so bad i bought a kilo
Nagrom_
10-09-12, 07:13 PM
Just, harsh basically? Was thinking they might be more brittle or prone to failure, but it could just be that they're crap?

Aluminum is too stiff for fork material, doesn't help with road vibration.
EpicSchwinn
10-09-12, 09:00 PM
Plus if you can get so many carbon forks for chump change now, why not?
Street rider
10-09-12, 09:11 PM
I have one right now. Really harsh ride.
cc700
10-09-12, 09:22 PM
i have a kinesis 6061 1" threaded.

same fork different rake as what came on the GT Pulse before they put steel on it. or after. or inbetween.
Bat56
10-09-12, 09:33 PM
Plus if you can get so many carbon forks for chump change now, why not?

Word
Dannihilator
10-09-12, 09:35 PM
Rattle your bones rattle your bones.
Kol.klink
10-14-12, 03:48 PM
I had a bonded Kensis on a 90's bonded Miata, It was a little harsh but i've ridden all steel bikes with a harsher ride. But I never rode it long distance and I believe the smooth ride came from the fact the whole bike was a clapped rather than the fork being any good, the only reason i could see keeping an aluminum fork today would be if i had asweet bonded frame and i wanted to keep every period correct, but would never buy one with my own money.

Unless they started making them in Krazy-Anodized-Kolourz, that would be beyond rad.
NcA13
10-15-12, 01:37 PM
Was looking at building up a 90's gt frame for a winter beater, they all have 6-68mm suspension, or steel forks (neither of which would hold up to the elements in New England). Thought an aluminum fork would make a nice addition. Plus.... Purple Ano, mmmmmm.
seau grateau
10-15-12, 01:50 PM
Steel fork will be just fine.
Tulok
10-16-12, 11:28 AM
where are these chump change carbon forks?
Street rider
10-16-12, 11:49 AM
Here (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10052&storeId=10053&langId=-1&categoryId=202441&facet=mfName_ntk_cs%253ANashbar&metaData=&pageSize=&orderBy=&searchTerm=).
Kol.klink
10-16-12, 02:28 PM
Here (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10052&storeId=10053&langId=-1&categoryId=202441&facet=mfName_ntk_cs%253ANashbar&metaData=&pageSize=&orderBy=&searchTerm=).



have had two, no complaints.

One of which I rode the hell out of, (Stair sets, multiple crashes including 2 with cars), and although I've since sold it, I know the current owner still uses it regularly.