Hi all,

I'm interested in your thoughts on whether these forks would be alright for light touring (not with fork panniers). I have purchased a set from my LBS (not Evans as per the link!) in order to convert my 1 1/8th inch threaded headset 1997 Trek MTB to threadless, as the old headset's a bit worn and I want to gain some extra height via the steerer tube, plus have a more conventional headset. I currently have an aluminium quill adapter so I can use a modern (non-quill) stem but I don't have a great deal of faith in it for longer journeys.

The forks are ugly, thick tubing, compared to the nice narrow taper of the originals and I haven't put them on the bike yet. They were only £30 - I know I could spend an extra £35 and get some nice Surly LHT forks or similar but I was already going over budget because I originally went into the shop to buy a higher-angled stem and came out with forks and a headset totalling £40.

I suspect they're fairly bulletproof as they're 1.2kg but I just get a bit frightened at the idea of descending at 30mph on something dodgy. (And hauling the weight on climbs!)

I also try to buy cheap / used parts as much as possible in quiet protest at the MAMILs as I think cycling should be affordable and inclusive!

The forks (2 links):
Raleigh 26" A-Head Rigid Fork - 1 1/8" | Evans Cycles

RALEIGH Rigid Fork 26" Wheel 1.1/8" 255mm | £31.19 | Components | Forks | MailOrderBikes

Cheers guys,

Sb88