Need to replace the fork on my bike (Carbon Merckx MXM) so I can raise my bars to a "middle-aged-ex-racer-not-as-flexible" position. I've more or less decided on the Easton EC90 fork.
Nelson at Gita Bike recommends the Easton (Thanks!) as this was what Eddy himself spec-ed on the later versions of my bike (just after this vintage) because they felt it was a better fork.
I have found a great deal on a an SLX, but am a but worried about using super-light stuff. I'm not light or heavy, but am a large reasonably strong rider. I'm 180 dressed for road (OK, a bit more in winter) and will ONT be racing. I do, however, do fast paced group rides and do climb and descend mountain canyons.
So, I'm looking for feedback on the SLX vs the SL (~50gr heavier). I don't care about the extra weight of the SL, but do want the strongest and stiffest, more durable (i.e. safe) product.
Thanks!
Nelson at Gita Bike recommends the Easton (Thanks!) as this was what Eddy himself spec-ed on the later versions of my bike (just after this vintage) because they felt it was a better fork.
I have found a great deal on a an SLX, but am a but worried about using super-light stuff. I'm not light or heavy, but am a large reasonably strong rider. I'm 180 dressed for road (OK, a bit more in winter) and will ONT be racing. I do, however, do fast paced group rides and do climb and descend mountain canyons.
So, I'm looking for feedback on the SLX vs the SL (~50gr heavier). I don't care about the extra weight of the SL, but do want the strongest and stiffest, more durable (i.e. safe) product.
Thanks!
