What fork for my Waterford x-14 CX white frame?

sowestport · #1 10-07-2017, 05:28 PM

Thinking about the All City Macho Man disc or Nature Boy.

Then there are the carbon offerings from people like Ritchey.

The head tube is straight 1 1/8, so no tapered forks.

What do you guys think?

BTW, the Waterford frame is for Cantilevered, but I think it might be cool with mixed disc and canti setup.

yetitotheheady · #2 10-08-2017, 11:50 AM

http://whiskyparts.co/forks/no7_cx_qr_canti_fork

konaman · #3 10-13-2017, 06:56 AM

My X-22 is on the Wound Up. I have not ridden the original Waterford ones so cannot give a direct comparison but I have no complaints on the Wound Up. Stiff and light. I use the old XTR M900 cantilevers with it. No jittering or shuddering when braking.

charliedid · #4 10-13-2017, 07:43 AM

Why not a Waterford fork?

sowestport · #5 10-13-2017, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by charliedid

Why not a Waterford fork?

Sure, but it's $375

sowestport · #6 10-13-2017, 09:33 AM

BTW, Waterford says my frame is setup for 400mm axle to crown and 45mm offset.

It seems I mainly can only find 395mm a2c forks. I suppose this is very little difference, but any comments about the 5mm is appreciated.

Jad · #7 10-13-2017, 09:56 AM

All I can think is that 5mm shorter would slightly steepen the intended STA, etc.

tv_vt · #8 10-13-2017, 10:00 AM

What Charliedid said... Get the fork that goes with the frame. You'll soon forget about the cost, but love it for a long time.

Luwabra · #9 10-13-2017, 10:03 AM

i have a brand new nature boy steel fork if you decide to go that route pm me. youd most likely have to paint it its the fulton green which is cool in its own right but not likely to match , options.

sowestport · #10 10-14-2017, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tv_vt

What Charliedid said... Get the fork that goes with the frame. You'll soon forget about the cost, but love it for a long time.

Yeah...that's a valid argument.

charliedid · #11 10-13-2017, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowestport

BTW, Waterford says my frame is setup for 400mm axle to crown and 45mm offset.

It seems I mainly can only find 395mm a2c forks. I suppose this is very little difference, but any comments about the 5mm is appreciated.

What headset are you using? I think both King and Cane Creek make a 5mm baseplate race. We're basically talking suspension corrected geo here. If you have never ridden this bike you won't know the difference...maybe.

It may steer a touch heavy vs 400mm

I still think you should buy a Waterford fork. :-)

sowestport · #12 10-14-2017, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliedid

What headset are you using? I think both King and Cane Creek make a 5mm baseplate race. We're basically talking suspension corrected geo here. If you have never ridden this bike you won't know the difference...maybe.

It may steer a touch heavy vs 400mm

I still think you should buy a Waterford fork. :-)

Cool! I will definitely look into this.

Look585 · #13 10-14-2017, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowestport

BTW, Waterford says my frame is setup for 400mm axle to crown and 45mm offset.

It seems I mainly can only find 395mm a2c forks. I suppose this is very little difference, but any comments about the 5mm is appreciated.

Do you happen to have a Chris King headset in the frame? If so, they make a special crown race with an extra 5mm of height.

Like this

sowestport · #14 10-14-2017, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Look585

Do you happen to have a Chris King headset in the frame? If so, they make a special crown race with an extra 5mm of height.

Like this

I do have a CK headset and this I will definitely do.

Thank you!

sowestport · #15 02-22-2018, 01:12 PM

Thank you to the folks of PaceLine!

Here she is with the CK crown w/5mm and a Whisky fork.