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RedRider
06-11-2014, 05:30 PM
The "do I need to replace my carbon fork" topic is often discussed here. This article appeared in Cyclocross Magazine has the real experts discussing maintenance, potencial damage and remedies. The issue can be applied to any carbon fork.
"If you're wondering if you should replace it, you should probably replace it."

http://www.cxmagazine.com/longevity-carbon-forks-cyclocross?fb_action_ids=10152266594599125&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=facebook

rnhood
06-11-2014, 06:05 PM
Cyclocross is a bit different than normal road riding.

While inspecting the fork makes sense for a road bike on an annual basis, or if was involved in a crash of other traumatic event, replacing it should not be necessary imho. But cross racing....yea, it might be a good idea if in doubt.