Originally Posted by
Rowan
That weight difference in forks is a real eye-opener, and you would have to consider whether that 3+ pounds is worth putting into stopping power, or into some other piece of touring equipment that might make life easier on the road.
A 3+ pound difference seems a bit difficult to swallow. Perhaps we should look at some real-world numbers? Surly makes two nearly identical cyclocross bikes: the disc-equipped Straggler and the cantilever-only Cross-Check. From their specs:
Surly Straggler disc-capable fork: 2.5lbs uncut
Surly Cross-Check canti fork: 2.3lbs uncut
Real-world weight weight penalty for a disc-capable fork:
0.2 pounds!