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Much to my amazement & delight, I might actually be in the market for a carbon fiber fork for a new CX bike I'm specing out right now. While I haven't completely decided the carbon vs. steel question, I did want to get some opinions on the various carbon fiber forks on (or soon to be on) the market:
Alpha Q: Sounds like, under the new True Temper regime, they've gotten some of their quality issues under control. I've heard great things about the way these ride, but $450 is a lot to swallow for a fork.
Wound Up: I've also heard that they redesigned the crown for this year to finally get adequate tire clearance. I don't know if this affects the spacing of the brake bosses, which used to require cut-down pads or reversed pads. I like the look of the Wound Up, but again the price is mighty steep.
Reynolds Ouzo Pro Cross: Apparently available this spring. I really like the Ouzo Pro on my road bike. I've no idea what the price will be when it hits the market.
Winwood: Somewhat more reasonable price, a little more weight than the others, but nothing extreme. Those of you that have had them for awhile, how are they holding up?
And while I'm at it, has anyone tried the Morati? Again, the price makes me take a deep breath, but asking's free, I suppose...
And, while I'm at it, diehard steel fork fans should weigh in now -- that's all I've ever ridden on my CX bike, and I'm still persuadable.
Cheers!
Alpha Q: Sounds like, under the new True Temper regime, they've gotten some of their quality issues under control. I've heard great things about the way these ride, but $450 is a lot to swallow for a fork.
Wound Up: I've also heard that they redesigned the crown for this year to finally get adequate tire clearance. I don't know if this affects the spacing of the brake bosses, which used to require cut-down pads or reversed pads. I like the look of the Wound Up, but again the price is mighty steep.
Reynolds Ouzo Pro Cross: Apparently available this spring. I really like the Ouzo Pro on my road bike. I've no idea what the price will be when it hits the market.
Winwood: Somewhat more reasonable price, a little more weight than the others, but nothing extreme. Those of you that have had them for awhile, how are they holding up?
And while I'm at it, has anyone tried the Morati? Again, the price makes me take a deep breath, but asking's free, I suppose...
And, while I'm at it, diehard steel fork fans should weigh in now -- that's all I've ever ridden on my CX bike, and I'm still persuadable.
Cheers!