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Cx Carbon Forks

Mar 10, 2009
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This is a good question and one which concerned me when I started riding cross. I can only vouch for the integrity of the Kinesis EVO forks after I stacked avoiding a rider falling in front of me at probably 15mph with the front end taking the impact of the crash. The upshot was that my frame failed catastrophically at the thinnest **** on the d/t and no structural damage to my fork (which was sent back under warranty and tested for integrity. I have the certification). A quick straw poll of my 'cross buddies gave the following recommendations: Kinesis EVO's, Ridley Pythons. Lots of recommendations on the steel front for IF too.
 
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The Ritchey is a good fork as well. The Easton is good but I have found it nearly impossible to get the shudder out of it.

I tend to stick to an alloy steerer tube, at my level of racing cross the crashes can be quite hard so I like the strength of the alloy.
 
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Heya - i've found that a lower-mounting cable hanger does wonders for brake jitter, check out the photo for what i've found:

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I've had zero jitter with this on two bikes (one had bad jittering prior), and know of several others who have had a lot of success with this setup.
 
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I have the Reynolds CX carbon fork, and have had no issues with it.
Much lighter than the Kinesis aluminum fork that was previously on there too. :)

I did have some shudder until my brake pads/rim braking surface broke in.
 
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No problem for me and I'm not light - been riding carbon forks for four seasons now - different brands - including an utter hammering for them in the Three Peaks Cyclocross but never had cause for complaint with a pair. I think road forks are under more stress because of the tyre pressures.