Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
yup, the Heine test. I dont disagree thst forks flex. I accept thst they flex. The video bike has a French bend on the fork which is, for all intents and purposes, not seen anywhere on production bikes or even handbuilt bikes. That style is so rare it shouldn't be used as a discussion point.
Wouldn't this Soma Grand Randonneur fork be considered having a French bend?
(Serious question. I've wondered if that fork would have more shock absorption than most forks.)