dleccord

anyone prefer heavier forks to lighter forks? it feels like the heavier carbon fork that im trying now gives a more stable and stiffer front end feel compared to a much much lighter fork.

discuss.

Bob Dopolina 

Define heavy vs light forks.

Define rider weight and application.

pdedes

for my pedal force cg1, i picked the Easton EC90 sl, over the slx. slightly heavier, but a stiffer fork, perfect for my application.

Bob Dopolina 

Heavier doesn't mean stiffer.

I went 30g lighter from my last fork to my current fork and my current fork is A LOT stiffer. It doesn't flex and tracks much better during high speed descents when I throw it into a tight corner and hope my rubber won't let go.

lazerzxr

That's what she said

Bob Dopolina 

^^^ I don't get it.

RT

I prefer heavier as I am a heavier rider (200 lbs). As for stiffness, you really have to know what you are buying. There is a carbon cross fork sitting in my garage taking up space because it flexes more than wet spaghetti. It was swapped out for a Ritchey carbon cross fork that is night and day better than anything else I have ridden. Perhaps BDop could shed some light on weave and modulus, which I believe are more important than overall weight. That being said, there is no point in light forks or carbon forks with carbon steerers for guys my size. Weight Weenieism needs to be addressed on the rider at 200 lbs rather than the rig.

Seattle Forrest

The SL fork on my R3 seems perfect. Steady as a tank when descending, but the bike is nimble as a gazelle. I met a rider who said she prefers heavier steel forks, though, because when she climbs, out of the saddle, she's afraid she'll pop a wheelie.