Description The ultimate in ride comfort, stability, and aerodynamics. Unique Vibration Minimization System (VBS) eliminates harsh road vibrations for a smooth, chatter-free ride without sacrificing stiffness or ...
Bike Setup: Easton EC-70 ergo wing bars
Ouzo Pro fork
Nuevation wheels
Ultegra Drivetrain
105 shifters/derrailuers
FSA headset/stem/seatpost
Spec toupe saddle
Summary: I'm 200lbs, a strong rider, with a few years ezperience. I replaced the stock carbon fork from my Felt F55 that had the aluminum steerer. This fork reduces my weight by almost a pound. The forks come in all sizes required to match the specifications of the bicycle ie: rake, steerer tube sizes, and an uncut steerer tube awaiting your customization. I didn't find there to be as much flex as others have reported. I felt that there was an appropriate amount of compliancy which underscores the incredible comfort afforded by this excellent forks characteristics.
Strengths: very light, many available sizes, minimal vibration gets through the deadening carbon weaves, very economic, less than half the price of the Easton equivilant.
Weaknesses: I had a lot of difficulty with the compression plug which kept slipping and wouldn't compress my headset and allowed for play. I finally lightly scored the inside of the steerer tube and thoroughly cleaned it and the rubber O-ring on the compression plug with Isopropyl Alcohol and it finally didn't slip and allowed me to tighten my headset to an appropriate level
Similar Products Used: stock Felt carbon legs/aluminum steerer
Summary: I'm 6'0" and 165 lbs. This is my first all carbon fork. I changed out a Specialized F.A.C.T. C-2 Carbon fork (integrated, aluminum crown and steerer, Zertz inserts). The Reynolds Ouzo Pro is MUCH lighter and absorbs vibration as well as the Specialized fork with the Zerts inserts. BUT, I'm astonished at the fork's flex. I would have gotten a different fork If I had known how flexible it was.
Strengths: Good at absorbing road vibrations and small bumps. Very light weight. Nicely designed (looks great). High quality manufacturing.
Weaknesses: Less than precise steering. Too much torsional flex. It seems that between the dropouts and the crown there is a lot of flex. The fork does not instill confidence at high speeds.
Similar Products Used: Specialized F.A.C.T. C-2 Carbon (integrated; aluminum crown and steerer, 43mm rake), Cannondale Slice Ultra Carbon (aluminum crown and steerer), Winwood Dusty Cross Carbon (integrated; aluminum crown and steerer)
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Bike Setup: Bianchi Veloce, Mavic SSC Brakes, Record Carbon seat post
Summary: After months of research and feed back from various LBS, I decided between the EASTON 90 and the Reynolds. At the end of the day it came down to price, and various reviews I read on blogs. I replaced the carbon fork with alum steer on my Bianchi veloce. There was a dramatic difference in weight and shape (stock fork was wider, and more of curve). Set up was rather easy, except placing the plug was rather nerve breaking since you have to pound in it. My bike rides totally different with the new fork. It is very stiff (I am about 175 and it does not bend, my brakes pads are about 3mm from the rim). Ride is very "sporty". This is not for some one looking for additional comfort as my stock fork was softer however control is improved, and I feel that I am more connected with my front wheel.
Strengths: Value, (100 cheaper than AQ and EC90)
Weight
Shape
Weaknesses: I am picky but they accent the frame with an ugly lavender color...settle, but I slight eye sore.
Similar Products Used: N/A
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Bike Setup: masi gran corsa, aspide carbon seat sram crank and brakes, awesome neuvation wheels, bontrager rubber, shimano trans, carbon bars, ritchey stem
Summary: i just have to say the reviews are true. this is a great fork for the price. at 40 mph i was afraid to pass another rider, but today no problem; of course downhill. uphill the fork responded and did not absorb energy from pedaling, very smooth ride, light and confident. i never new what having a confident fork meant but now i do. dont wait just get the fork. lbs installed fork in albq-sportoutdoors; they are the best.
Strengths: confident, light and strong
Weaknesses: none yet will get back to you if it has weakness after this review
Similar Products Used: masi fork other would be all mountain forks so they are not included
Bike Setup: steel lugged coppi, full campi chorus, custom wheels, etc... etc...
Summary: i upgraded from a steel fork that came with the frame. it has made a huge difference. cornering is much more precise. it soaks up road bumps. i have really enjoyed this fork so far.
Strengths: corners well, dampens road vibrations, very light and stiff.
Weaknesses: front end is very light. must get used to it while climbing. not a real negative though. i just need to get used to it.
Similar Products Used: profile, easton
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