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23-05.-2003, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Santa Barbara
Posts: 71
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$800.00 needing spending -- need help
Considering buying some type of carbon component(s) [no flex!!!] for my aluminum frame kona kapu. What would be the most beneficial (all areas): carbon handlebars, fork, stem, headset ?, or seatpost. Budget is around $800.00 and if possible I'd like to get more than one component. Right now I'm eyeing the Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork. Would this flex like a noodle considering my weight?
Stats: 5' 11" , 180-185lbs , 22 |
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29-05.-2003, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Orange, California
Posts: 331
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I've used carbon forks for 10 years now and they are the only way to go. I'm at least as big as you and flexing is always a problem for me. I don't think you will find any carbon fork to flex, even a cheap one!!!
Aluminum frames vary a lot, but one of the common characteristics is stiffness, which is often felt by the rider when hitting bumps. A carbon fork will be stiff but will absorb road shock very well making for a more comfortable ride.
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