tell me again why a carbon fork is better than steel????

[Triskeliongirl]

TYPO, I meant to say my lighter titanium bike. Yeh, my steel bike, with s/s couplers weighs 2 pounds more than my titanium carbon bike, but I am FASTER on it. Its not just about the weight, its about the fit, the comfort, the weight distribution, etc. I am so happy for you Mimi, that is all worked out after all that you went through with that mondonicco. This bike does everything you want it to, its the color you wnat, and it fits you like a glove cuz it was made just for you. ENJOY!!

[Eden]

Both carbon and steel are good at dampening road vibrations! Some of it has to do with the materials, some has to do with the design. A well designed steel fork can be dampening and very light (Reynolds Superlight tubing can produce a very, very light steel bike), a poorly designed steel fork can be heavy and/or harsh, same goes for carbon fiber or even aluminium - though it's pretty hard to build a plush alu bike I have heard of it being done....

Oh - and putting carbon forks on an aluminum bike will take away some of the harshness, but it will never make it as comfy as a full steel or full carbon bike.