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Nimitz87 08-12-09 09:12 AM

Which fork? Alpha q GS20, or Edge 2.0?
 
which fork would you guys buy? both are about the same price, same weight, etc. this would be going on my caad9 I weigh 205lb.

I want to lean towards the Alpha as it's been around quite a bit longer, but the Edge products are top notch....

Chad

brian416 08-12-09 09:30 AM

Edge, there's some reviews of their forks over at WW, plus the look hot.

Jynx 08-12-09 09:56 AM

why the switch?
if you are definately switching the edge forks seem to get great reviews.

Nimitz87 08-12-09 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by Jynx (Post 9470422)
why the switch?
if you are definitely switching the edge forks seem to get great reviews.

get rid of the boat anchor cannondale ultra fork...

Chad

BarryJo 08-12-09 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by Nimitz87 (Post 9470491)
get rid of the boat anchor cannondale ultra fork...

Chad

I don't mind the ultra fork half as bad as the Shimano 105 stock wheels. Talk about boat anchors.
They're great for the trainer through!

uspspro 08-12-09 10:43 AM

I have the edge 2.0 on my Caad9 (got it painted to match). I really like the feel of it, plus it's pretty light.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/...1c0f73aff4.jpg

mike868y 08-12-09 10:53 AM

Edge looks much nicer IMO.

Hida Yanra 08-12-09 10:57 AM

Edge - I have yet to hear a negative review of them, and all their other work is super-awesome.
If you are going to spend more than $125, I can't think of any non-aero fork I'd pick over the edge 2.0

logdrum 08-12-09 11:06 AM

Where can buy an edge cheap?

BananaTugger 08-12-09 12:21 PM


Originally Posted by logdrum (Post 9470999)
edge cheap?

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/5/...9346476773.png

uspspro 08-12-09 12:32 PM


Originally Posted by logdrum (Post 9470999)
Where can buy an edge cheap?

I got mine off a year old team frame (Successful Living). It was when they had a white/blue paint scheme. Since I was getting it painted white anyway, I didn't care. It was cheap, since no one wanted a white/blue fork, I guess.

tombailey 08-12-09 12:39 PM

Alpha uses a glued alu insert instead of the traditional plug. It works well but pretty much fixes your steerer length once installed. May or may not affect your decision. I don't know what Edge forks use.

teterider 08-12-09 09:48 PM

Remember that the GS20 has about a 5mm longer height, and comes in some different rakes so that may affect your decision depending on what trail you are looking for.

logdrum 08-12-09 10:20 PM


Originally Posted by BananaTugger (Post 9471555)


Someone said ~125.00 -- Even performance doesn't sell their Forte crap around that price.


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