I like them but I think it depends on the bike. they certainly look at home on the 'peacock' Colnagos. I would love to put a chrome one on something but I think the frame has to be pretty ornate. while a chrome fork will dress up most any bike, like a older Trek 650 or Pinarello I think if the frame is plain single color the straight blade looks out of place

I do have a XXXXX XXXXXX frame I need a fork for, so I am thinking a cheapish straight blade XXXXXXX fork is in order for that.

I read somewhere where Ernie claimed they preformed as well or better than a standard curved blade fork. since the rake was in the crown it actually allowed the whole blade to flex to absord road shock. fact or bull who knows. one thing is for sure if Eduardo Bianchi had thought it up all my bikes would certainly have straight froks LOL