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Easton EC90SL fork or Enve 2.0?

Old 10-21-10, 11:52 AM
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Easton EC90SL fork or Enve 2.0?

Which fork would you choose of these 2 for a Lynskey R230?
Can you tell me why?
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Old 12-08-10, 10:46 PM
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wow, no responses. Anyway, if your still in the market, I would go for the Enve 2.0. I just ordered one yesterday along with a new Lynskey frame which wont be ready until February...LOOOONG WAIT! I looked at the Eastons since they are much cheaper, but they seem to get a lot of bad reviews, mainly being flexy, not something I would want bombing downhill at 40mph! This is only from what I have read from other owners, I have not tested one myself. The Enve or Edge gets rave reviews, 1st being stiff and predictable, yet absorbs vibration very nicely, plus it just looks cooler IMO.
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I have a Easton and it seems fine. Over 2,000 miles and no issues.
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i chose an easton ec90sl over the ec90slx. it's strong and predictable.
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Originally Posted by giantdefy
...I looked at the Eastons since they are much cheaper, but they seem to get a lot of bad reviews, mainly being flexy, not something I would want bombing downhill at 40mph! This is only from what I have read from other owners, I have not tested one myself...
The older EC90 SLX forks had a reputation for being flexy. The newer ones, especially the EC90 SL, don't seem to have any issues related to stiffness. I currently use a EC90 SL and have no issues. Also, I believe a lot of what is perceived to be front end flex is a result of people running a lot of spacers under the stem.

With that said, I would go for an Enve 2.0 if you can swing for it. I went with the EC90 SL over an Enve 2.0 simply because I got a very, very good deal on it.
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My (admittedly limited) understanding of the differences between those two forks suggests that rider weight might be the deciding factor. If you're over ~160lbs you might be better suited on the ENVE 2.0.
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I currently weigh 220 lbs and have had no issues related to stiffness with my Easton EC90 SL fork.
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thanks for the answer.
I ordered an Enve 2.0 for my Lynskey.
I don't know the delivery time for my frame.
I live in Belgium, so it goes with the new importer "Bikebasics"

But I ordered an "American R230 frame" and not a European R230 frame.
=> the seatpost for the American frame is 31,6mm and for the European 27,2mm. => I already bought a Lynskey seatpost for my R230...
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