Originally Posted by
supercub
Thanks for everyone's input. Figuring out trail is kind of interesting. I had no idea that a fork is so integral to the handling of the bike.
Regarding the axle to crown length; the stock fork is about 381mm (with 40mm rake) and the Alpha-Q is 371mm (with 44mm rake). Assuming I'm getting this right, the difference in rake is somewhat offset (no pun intended) by the shorter length of the Alpha-Q blades. Is that right?
Actually, that would be enough of a change to notice a difference. The shorter fork combined with more rake would steepn the head angle and lower the trail making the bike more sensitive to steering input.
Whether that change is god or bad is up to you.
Personally, I think it's good for a fixed gear as you'll never be going all that fast on it.