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.
If you look in the Reynolds catalogue, the 631 and 853 curved fork blades that they say are "for disk" are 1.1mm wall compared to 1.0/0.6mm for rim brakes. Outer dimensions are 27.5/20mm oval. I would go for something in that kind of size (631 is about the same strength as cromoly) and wall thickness for a plush ride consistent with sufficient safety.