Originally Posted by
tangerineowl
130lb rider considering getting a fabricated, curved mid-trail, qr, disc fork.100mm. To pair with a frame also.
Have read about the Kaisei blades that Jan Heine sells for rim-brake builds, but I'm wondering how thin a blade type I could go for disc, at my weight?
Something that would give some kind of plush ride, but can still be suitable for disc brake forces, but not be too noodly when braking forces applied.
Suggestions on blade models would be appreciated. 29x2.2/24 tyre on light carbon rim.
Ah the eternal search for a plush steel disk fork. I fear it is not possible, any blade strong enough for disk will be a bit rigid compared to plush steel rim brake forks.
Maybe look at a Lauf fork?
Here's what you don't want:
That third one was a drum brake, but it shows that even a disk brake mount that attaches a bit further up the blade (e.g. Willitts style) may not save you.