Originally Posted by
B2mac
Just curious if people think a carbon front fork is worth the cost?
For replacing an alloy fork,yes. For a steel fork,maybe. Some steel forks are pretty heavy,some aren't so bad. If you have a steel fork and are looking for a performance upgrade,you'd do better swapping on lighter tires.
Originally Posted by
B2mac
Is there a significant difference between different companies carbon forks?
Sure,a high-end fork like Niner is going to ride better and be built better than some no-name China eBay special.
Originally Posted by
B2mac
Is a front fork with a curve better than a straighter one?
A curved fork will ride better,but if your stock fork is straight,it will effect your bike's handling. How much depends on the specific fork and your frame's geometry. It's generally best to match the new fork to the stock one,since manufactures tend to know what they're doing when they design a bike.