Fork Upgrade
05-24-04 | 08:59 PM
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From: Fl.
Bikes: trek 7700fx
Fork Upgrade
I plan to upgrade the fork on my hybrid bike (700c). Does anyone make a good carbon fork that can be used with V-brakes? Or can I convert to cantilever brakes, using XTR shift/brake levers? Michael<><
05-24-04 | 09:03 PM
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DEADBEEF
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA
Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
You'll want to look at cyclocross forks. There are quite a few carbon ones. Check out the Winwood Muddy Cross Fork.
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1999 K2 OzM
2001 Aegis Aro Svelte"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
05-25-04 | 07:48 AM
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anotherbikedude
Joined: May 2004
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From: Michigan
Mike,
I know Winwood does make good quality forks but they are somewhat expensive. I found a site that sells cyclocross forks (both alum and carbon) for a very steal price. their forks are for both disc and v/canti brakes as well
https://www.ridesoul.com/components/stiffsterfork2.html
it's only $95 (free shipping) plus a 3 year warranty. I think that's a steal right there. I'm actually going to buy their carbon fiber fork when I get my funds. Hope this helps.
I know Winwood does make good quality forks but they are somewhat expensive. I found a site that sells cyclocross forks (both alum and carbon) for a very steal price. their forks are for both disc and v/canti brakes as well
https://www.ridesoul.com/components/stiffsterfork2.html
it's only $95 (free shipping) plus a 3 year warranty. I think that's a steal right there. I'm actually going to buy their carbon fiber fork when I get my funds. Hope this helps.
