Time Equipe Threaded

Price Paid:  $325.00 at Local shop in So cal

Favorite Ride:
Backroads

Bike Setup:
Eddy Merckx EX Ti

Summary:
Nice smooth riding fork. Much smoother ride than Kestral EMS that the Time replaced.

Strengths:
Smooth ride. High quality construction. Durable.

Weaknesses:
Ride may be too soft for agressive riders and/or riders over 180 lbs.

Similar Products Used:
Kestral EMS and lugged steel forks

Price Paid:  $300.00 at John Fern cycles Coalville, UK

Favorite Ride:
Orange belt

Bike Setup:
Ti Frame 56 cm
dura ace
spinery's

Summary:
Compared to today's threadless setups its a bit old hat but still a very durable and reliable piece of kit.

Strengths:
Failry light weight for 1998 spec forks.
Very responsive, stiff, Looks the dogs!

Weaknesses:
Can dent, scratch easily.

Similar Products Used:
Profile carbon.

Favorite Ride:
Any where I remain upright.

Bike Setup:
Serotta Colorado Ti w/Campy Record, Chris King headset, ITM bars, Dean stem, Time Pedals, FIR wheels

Summary:
Pro ride and durability, period.

Strengths:
The Equipe has great road feel! By that I mean it's stiff and lively without transmitting a lot of vibration; therefore, it's comfortable over rougher sections and handles normal road conditions without giving a "sterilized" ride. I'm converting my Ti frame over to threadless and won't hesitate to purchase the Equipe for the redo. The fork provides exceptional control in hard cornering/crit conditions...and trust me, it's durable!

Weaknesses:
Not the lightest out there...that's it, though.

Similar Products Used:
None