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John
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 17, 2011
Strengths: Weight (300g), looks, ITT mounting.Weaknesses: Usually pretty expensive,but I got a deal through eBay. If you're going to buy one of these, only get the model that's internally threaded and doesn't have a star nut.Bottom Line: There are two models of the EC90 SLX. I'm reviewing the newer model with ITT
1. Older - uses star nut
2. Newer - uses ITT
INTERNAL THREAD TECHNOLOGY (ITT)
Defined: Carbon steer tubes with a layer of high strength epoxy-infused internal threads, eliminate the need for heavy, clumsy internal expander plugs that can slip or damage steer tubes. ITT threads are capable of withstanding 2500 ft/lbs without pulling out.
This fork is rock solid and tracks like it's on rails. I weigh 150 and ride on roads and crushed gravel paths. With the ITT threaded steer tube, this fork is easy to install and never comes loose or chatters. I've got about 2000 miles on it and I'm really happy I bought it. I've hit potholes big enough to stop my bike and check my wheels, fork and frame.
I'm a perfectionist. When I received the fork, prior to installing it, I sent it to Calfee Designs for testing. I had them do a symmetry test on it. http://www.calfeedesign.com/tech-papers/fork-symmetry/
Typically you want your fork to be symmetrical within 1 mm. This fork was within .05 mm. In other words, perfect.
Favorite Ride: Door County Century
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Carbon fork that came with my 5.2SL Trek Madone
Bike Setup: 2007 5.2SL Trek Madone, custom wheels, Triple Ultegra.
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weekendroadie
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: October 14, 2010
Strengths: Really smooths out rough country roads,
very light, tracks well and great looking
fork.Weaknesses: a little bit flexy when climbingBottom Line: Bought a used specialized s works e5 and
this fork came with frame. After a few months of riding I really like fork for a daily ride as it rides so smooth and tracks well and looks the part against the flo red specialized frame. The only
characteristic of fork I don't like is the extra flex when climbing, it's not really flexy but compared to a reynolds ouzo pro I perfer the latter overall.
Favorite Ride: Any I don't ran over
Purchased At: private sale
Similar Products Used: Reynolds ouzo pro
columbus carve full carbon
specialized full carbon
Bike Setup: Specialized s works e5, full centaur except fulcrum rs crankset,aerus post,
smp pro saddle, fsa k-wing and campy eurus/spinergy sleath/mavic cosmic carbones
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Hooptie
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 19, 2008
Strengths: Light weightWeaknesses: Flex, chatterBottom Line: I dont post many reviews, but when I saw this was a top rated product, I had to chime in. This fork is scary light. I weigh 150lbs and it feels too light for me. It chatters and flexes like hell. The flat section on the steerer tube causes your headset to be constantly loose. Throw away the expander/spacer right away. If all you care about is weight...this is a great fork. Otherwise run away. If you weigh more than 175 and race...do not buy this fork!
Similar Products Used: Wolf (Cervelo), Renoylds
Bike Setup: Too many bikes to list.
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69chevelle70
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 27, 2008
Strengths: Light & ResponsiveWeaknesses: None Yet!Bottom Line: WOW! Swapped this fork out with he Real Designs that came on my Litespeed..Unreal how light and yet responsive this fork is. I noticed a difference straight away..
Favorite Ride: Litespeed Tuscany
Similar Products Used: Real Designs, Reynolds
Bike Setup: Tuscany, full Dura-Ace, Easton seat post, Zipp 404 wheelset, Deda bars, Look Keo Carbon pedals
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Thomas Brown
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 28, 2008
Strengths: Unbelievably light fork without a weight limit!Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: Swapped out the original Bontrager forks for these to save weight and improve handling. Amazed at how truly light they were and how well they tracked - especially at high speed on descents. I'm a big rider at 6'1" 190 lbs, but it doesn't seem to be an issue with these forks. I haven't experienced any of the issues with the clamp that other reviewers noted.
Favorite Ride: Mount Charleston
Price Paid:
$299.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Race X Lite, Easton EC90
Bike Setup: Trek Madone 5.2, full Dura-Ace, Easton EC90SLX fork, Deda Newton bars and stem, Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels
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