Who has the oldest carbon fork?
01-15-16, 12:19 AM
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01-15-16, 11:42 AM
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I think the biggest factor is the amount of times you have had a head on collision while going 30 the wrong way in a roundabout. For those wondering that number is 3.
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This thread sounds to me a little like mountaineers boasting about how old their carabiners are. Or their climbing ropes. If I were a climber, I would make it a point to lead them on my own equipment.
I've broken a few forks. And I have learned that 1) in time, all forks break and 2) failure mode can make a huge difference; between life ending/ forever altering and a slower ride home.
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I've broken a few forks. And I have learned that 1) in time, all forks break and 2) failure mode can make a huge difference; between life ending/ forever altering and a slower ride home.
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01-15-16, 12:26 PM
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01-15-16, 01:22 PM
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Our 1992 fork is on a Merlin Extralight on a trainer - permanently. I agree it is the fatigue that matters.
01-15-16, 02:15 PM
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Thanks @Maelochs.
Thanks and yes I ride all my bikes. Though I do try to be gentle on the Speedwell. That one doesn't see too many miles.
Thanks and yes I ride all my bikes. Though I do try to be gentle on the Speedwell. That one doesn't see too many miles.
01-15-16, 09:02 PM
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01-15-16, 11:27 PM
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19 year-old Klein with original carbon fork still going strong- and I'm not even a fan of carbon (Ssshhhhh! Don't tell my fork, it'll assplode just to spite me!)
Now let's not have any fun in this thread, and whatever we do, don't even voice a hint of controversy, or the powers-that-be will have this thread locked-up quicker than a woman's pants after you marry her!
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01-16-16, 07:07 AM
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Love this photo. That bike is simply elegant.
01-16-16, 09:03 PM
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My Klein is still going strong. I'm heavy and our roads are crap. You'll be fine.
01-17-16, 06:34 AM
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The carbon fork on my 2001 Litespeed is the original. It will be 15 years old in April.
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01-17-16, 09:09 AM
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Not the oldest but mine has 12 years and several wrecks on it with no problems, surface blemishes from these but have had no issues with it.
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One of my riding buddies rides a Lynskey Ti frame with a carbon fork. He said Lynskey told him to replace the CF fork every 5 years.
I told him that's rudiculous, and if not damaged a CF fork should last indefinitely.
He got a new one anyway since his fork was 6 years old.
I told him that's rudiculous, and if not damaged a CF fork should last indefinitely.
He got a new one anyway since his fork was 6 years old.
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01-17-16, 09:33 PM
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01-18-16, 04:45 AM
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I think carbon forks are built more rugged than frames. I hear of way more frames breaking than forks (carbon steerer tubes are a different matter). I would be more concerned about riding a 19 year old carbon frame than my fork. But I also think older carbon frames were built more rugged than new ones, I believe they're pushing the envelope in the name of weight today. No I don't have proof, that's just what I think so no resident carbon fanboys who always get offended have a hissyfit over that, please.
01-18-16, 06:30 AM
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01-18-16, 06:37 AM
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I'm using a 16 yr old Colnago Carbon fork as a wheel truing stand. The steel bike it was part of broke after 10 yrs of use and wasn't worth repairing.