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Old 03-13-12 | 09:49 AM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Carbon forks are amazingly strong, and in many cases stronger than steel forks.

BUT

When they fail, they do so suddenly and without proper notice. This doesn't happen often, and for normal road use, I wouldn't worry about it. But since you weigh 220#s and know you plan to abuse the bike, I'd steer clear. Stick to steel which is far more forgiving of abuse, and has the courtesy to bend and announce a problem rather than just letting go without fair warning.
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