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05-28-13 | 11:04 AM
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I have a 2007 Felt F1 bought from Slipstream back when they switched to Cervelo sponsorship and I have damaged one of the fork dropouts (I am too embarrassed to say how… believe me it was dumb).
I need to replace the fork and I am looking for recommendations for brand model etc. I don’t race (too old and slow) but I do like to ride hard and want to retain the great handling of the bike. I had no issues with the factory set up but was curious what folks think I should consider as a replacement.
Thanks for any advice.
I need to replace the fork and I am looking for recommendations for brand model etc. I don’t race (too old and slow) but I do like to ride hard and want to retain the great handling of the bike. I had no issues with the factory set up but was curious what folks think I should consider as a replacement.
Thanks for any advice.
05-28-13 | 11:07 AM
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You could probably contact Felt and get a replacement of the same fork (probably won't have the Slipstream graphics, though).
Otherwise, ENVE forks seem to be the big thing right now.
Otherwise, ENVE forks seem to be the big thing right now.
05-28-13 | 11:14 AM
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How did you damage the fork dropout.
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05-28-13 | 12:41 PM
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If you want the same handling, replace it with the OEM fork if it's still available.
If it's not, make sure you get a fork with the same crown height, and same rake. Changing either will change the handling of the bike.
If it's not, make sure you get a fork with the same crown height, and same rake. Changing either will change the handling of the bike.
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05-28-13 | 02:35 PM
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If I were you, I'll call Felt and get the rake as merlin said, and that now opens up a lot of possibilities with different fork manufacturers. The crown height you can easily measure yourself.
I always get the rake of forks on my bikes from technical depts so as to be prepared for eventualities like these.
I always get the rake of forks on my bikes from technical depts so as to be prepared for eventualities like these.
05-29-13 | 06:33 AM
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05-29-13 | 06:34 AM
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If I were you, I'll call Felt and get the rake as merlin said, and that now opens up a lot of possibilities with different fork manufacturers. The crown height you can easily measure yourself.
I always get the rake of forks on my bikes from technical depts so as to be prepared for eventualities like these.
I always get the rake of forks on my bikes from technical depts so as to be prepared for eventualities like these.
05-29-13 | 07:57 AM
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Sounds like a roof rack incident.
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05-29-13 | 09:02 AM
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Yep, I got to watch someone drive into a parking garage with my Trek on their roof. All it cost me was a carbon fiber seat post.
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