Easton EC70

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Australia

Bike Setup:
BMC, 9 speed Dura-Ace, CXP33 rims

Summary:
This review is for the 1"1/8 alu-steerer model, which i believe to be a 2005 or 2006.

This fork came with a 2006 BMC Street Fire frameset (which is why I didn't include the price), and I've already logged a few thousand kms on it. This fork is comfortable, tracks and corners well, and passes all the 'no hands' tests, but, as a biggish guy (195lbs), I too find it a little flexy when riding off the saddle. I'm consdering trying some stiffer forks, such as a Columbus Link. I'm prepared to sacrifice a little comfort for some rigidity.

Strengths:
The fork is lightish for an alu steerer (478g uncut). Good handling. Very comfortable

Weaknesses:
a little flexy when my weight is over the bars

Similar Products Used:
Columbus Muscle, Columbus Link, Mizuno,

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Bothell Ski & Bike

Favorite Ride:
Seattle to Portland (STP)

Bike Setup:
Felt CA1 with Dura Ace

Summary:
Excellent fork with great damping. Haven't noticed any shimmy as noted by other riders. Responsive.

Strengths:
Weight

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Canondale

Price Paid:  $180.00 at Performance

Favorite Ride:
SW Ohio

Bike Setup:
Softride, Dura Ace, Ultegra

Summary:
Great fork. Replaced a Kestrel fork with an aluminum steerer. Noticable increase in road damping. Really comfortable. A bit flexy when climbing on the hoods. I ride for comfort, so this fork is perfect for me.

Strengths:
Lightweight, looks good, very comfortable.

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
kestrel ems, reynolds ouzo comp.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Nashbar.com

Bike Setup:
Trek, 105 componets

Summary:
Have never experienced any problems. I hammer my products by riding year round in rain, snow, heat, etc. I live in an area that has many railroad tracks and poorly surfuced roads. No problems.

Strengths:
For the price, it looks great, weight is great, and the feel is awesome.

Weaknesses:
N/A

Price Paid:  $180.00 at Performance

Favorite Ride:
Old La Honda

Bike Setup:
K2 Mach 1.0, with a EC-70C fork

Summary:
This is a really great fork. I'm a big rider (over 200 lbs) and have never found this fork flexy, but it sure soaks up the rough spots. This was a major improvement to my ride. I find this fork to be far superior in handling and ride compared to the Reynolds Ouza Comp.

Strengths:
Great performance at a great price.

Weaknesses:
Heavy?

Similar Products Used:
Reynolds Ouza Comp, stock Cro-Mo fork