Recommendations for a long steerer tube fork
10-31-08, 03:50 PM
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Recommendations for a long steerer tube fork
I have a road frame with a large head tube.
The fork steerer tube length needs to be 370mm
The only fork I can find that is longer and can be cut down is
the Alpha Z Pro
That comes in a 450mm length...but also only 41 or 44 rake...I was looking for 43...
ALso its almost 1/2lb heavier than most other forks...
Can anyone please provide alternatives?
thank you
The fork steerer tube length needs to be 370mm
The only fork I can find that is longer and can be cut down is
the Alpha Z Pro
That comes in a 450mm length...but also only 41 or 44 rake...I was looking for 43...
ALso its almost 1/2lb heavier than most other forks...
Can anyone please provide alternatives?
thank you
10-31-08, 04:30 PM
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I believe the Alpha Z Pro was developed at the request of Lennard Zinn who builds BIG frames. He is something like 6'-5" or so and caters to riders like himself and needed a steerer long enough for his largest frames. The steerer tube itself is extra strong, hence the weight penalty.
The difference between a 43 and 44 mm rake should be insignificant, particularly on a big frame with it's typically longer wheel base.
The difference between a 43 and 44 mm rake should be insignificant, particularly on a big frame with it's typically longer wheel base.
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Thanks...
I have also found a fork from Wound-up and a Serrotta ( that is major $$$)
I have also found a fork from Wound-up and a Serrotta ( that is major $$$)
