hey this is a great thread!

I posted earlier asking about alternative forks for 20" bikes and got not a single reply.

Since my Xootr is gonna be built for durability while also seeking reasonable weight loss, I'm not gonna be shaving grams. But I hate the generic unicrown steel fork... functionally fine but aesthetically boooorrrriiinnngggg. I have been looking longingly at the Answer Scythe Pro carbon blade forks. Unfortunately they are expensive and dont deliver much, functionally.

BTW since I'm building up a fixed wheel set with Surly hubs and CR18 rims, I dont need a front brake. Yay.

So I'm also looking at ti bars, ti or carbon forks, and prob'ly a custom seat post if I can source the right OD tubing. I've even considered cross drilling the stock seat post but not sure if that is a good idea. It'd sure look cool.

...anyway great thread, and I'll keep reading it with interest... except the parts about derailleurs n gears....