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jhen
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: January 14, 2010
Strengths: Light weight, better steering, fast looking and less fatigue while using.Weaknesses: Brake bolt may have to be cut down.Bottom Line: I bought this to replace the oh-so-boring aluminum fork I got for my titanium road bike. I found this one to be stiff and rather heavy in front, not at all what I expected from Kinesis so I got a replacement.
I had heard of failures among these type of forks and was cautious at first, steer around potholes, etc.
I found it had better vibration absorption, leaving my arms less tired after long rides. I also found it had a lighter feel on the front end, making quick turns was much easier, as the trail of the fork was less and made tight turns much easier. I also started noticing the rougher roads were easiy to pick and maintain the line you wanted withour drifting.
The carbon weave under the clear was also quite visually appealing. I did find the fixing bolt for the front brake had to be cut down, as it bottomed before getting a firm grip. I had used Campagnolo brakes and found they had odd problems like that from time to time..
Bike Setup: Kona titanium road bike (Haole), Ti BB, Campagnolo grouppo, Litespeed Ti Stem with Ti bolt, Syncros Al post,
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DoothaBartman
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 11, 2004
Strengths: Shock absorber
Awesome visuals as it absorbs the road
Looks sweet (clear coat carbon fiber weave)Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: This thing works like a suspension fork on a mountain bike! The roughest roads are totally smoothed out. It has a ton of flex. When I ride without hands I'm amazed at how I can actually see the fork moving around underneath the bike. I'm no racer, but in addition to the supple ride this thing gives my hands a direct line to the road beneath me and steering response is incredible.
Price Paid:
$139.00
Similar Products Used: Factory, no name carbon fork from Kona
Bike Setup: Gunnar Tire Biter frame
Ultegra Group
Mavic Classics Elite wheelset
Profile Design SC fork
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john crumlish
a Road Racer
from bfloDate Reviewed: December 15, 2000
Strengths: it's a great ride. way better than steel. economical. i've seen this bad boy in the low 100's, so there's no excuse for any roadie to be suffering.Weaknesses: none. it's a great fork and i have definitely put it to the test. off road and everything.Bottom Line: it rocks!
Favorite Ride: niagara parkway
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$179.00
Purchased At: nashbar
Similar Products Used: specialised steel fork. schwinn steel fork.
Bike Setup: 853. 9 speed ultegra. vredestein tricomps. michelin toobs. profile stem, bar and tape. sdg saddle. look peddles. dt spokes.
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