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.
I got a custom from dave kirk and we had the rim vs disc conversation.
A disc fork to be save has to be built enough heavier that weight is noticeable and performance is not as good as a build for a rim brake. He advised against disc unless I had a very specific need like a lot of down hill riding in the rain
ymmv
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