Carbon fiber fork inquiry
I was wondering if any riders use or have experience with carbon forks. I'm looking to upgrade my fork and I'd like to hear some testimonials of the handling aspects, durability issues, likes and dislikes, and what model ($) with dimensions (700c or 650c, rake/offset in mm, and the diameter 1" or 1 1/8") you have. I'm interested in a simple road design and not aero because it's not suited to the type of riding I'm doing.
Carbon stories go back and forth
I know the carbon saga goes back and forth but I stand by the fact that it depends upon the manufacturer, not the material. Carbon has been a mainstay in bikes now for a long time. I have a 5200 Trek (all carbon) with no problems, my HB has had his specialized for over 10 yrs, and he too is a clydesdale, carbon rear triangle, absolutely no problems.
As our bikes can that way I don't have specific after market ideas, but I'd like to say you really need look closely at the mfrs, not just the randoa stuff that people sometimes post just on carbon as a material.
My 1.5 cents.