Originally Posted by
hokiefyd
I've wondered how these types of carbon forks (the ones with the straight-tube "blades") ride. Would you say it feels similar to an older thin blade steel fork in terms of compliance? I have two bikes with forks like these -- a '90s Trek with a ~50mm offset steel fork and a '70s Peugeot with a ~60mm offset steel fork. Both have visible compliance when leaned on with the brake applied. I appreciate this as it seems to directly contribute to a softer ride. I'm curious if these straight-tube carbon forks are similar.
I've only had mine for 10 months but : the ride has the vibration insulation that crabon is known for, the legs flex fore and aft considerably for comfort, and the straight legs track very well. Mine replaced a RockShox Judy XC so the weight loss is appreciated, but its not a lightweight fork. Its niche is as a replacement for out-of-date MTBs and the odd other bike that needs the same spec (hybrids). For the price, its a decent product and doesn't look too bad.
