Originally Posted by
ajcurl
Was thinking of trying a cheap ebay aluminum fork. Do you guys think this fork with a carbon bar would be ok as far as low vibration? Or should i just get a carbon/aluminum fork? I actually converted my mtb to a commuter so it is used primarily on the road with 1"slicks. Or do you think the aluminum fork will vibrate the crap outta me? I allready feel road vibration with my suspension fork and aluminum bar. I posted this in the mtb section origanally and not one person responded...anyways tell me what you think. Thanks.
I recommend a 4130 chro-moly fork. Handles any vibration beautifully, very hard to bend or break will far outlast a aluminum and/or a carbon fiber material fork. Let me ask you this and put it another way: What would you rather sit your ass on and ride on? A material that has been around for 2,000+ years, or a material that has only been around for a little more then 200 years and one that has barely been around for 25 years? Think about that before you decide.