Seven Axiom Replacement Fork Suggestions

[Not the Slowest]

My Wound Up fork carbon seems to be delaminating on one side and so I am replacing it on my Seven Axiom circa 2002.
The one I have is a Threaded model, but this may be a good time to change to threadless.

Any suggestions fo a nice fork that will NOT break the bank as I bought the bike here on Paceline about 3 years ago.

Thanks all.

[pitonpat]

I've got a 2000 Seven Axiom that's new to me with Wound Up fork & seatpost. Curious to see other Sevens and hear your impressions of the bike. Thanks, Pat

[Pegoready]

Wound Up still makes 1" threadless which will be an exact replacement for what you have now, but those are pretty pricey.

Why not a Ritchey Comp? They're less than $200 and have a near identical axle-crown as the Wound Up / old Seven fork. You will also need a new headset.

http://www.modernbike.com/product-2126176573?gclid=COeFhPXUlsACFaVZ7AodETMA0A

[firerescuefin]

Wound Up still makes 1" threadless which will be an exact replacement for what you have now, but those are pretty pricey.

Why not a Ritchey Comp? They're less than $200 and have a near identical axle-crown as the Wound Up / old Seven fork. You will also need a new headset.

http://www.modernbike.com/product-2126176573?gclid=COeFhPXUlsACFaVZ7AodETMA0A

I'm pretty sure the OPs bike is 1 1/8. I'd check the rake and axle to crown measurement of your current bike and go with a Ritchey, Columbus or Enve. You could go with a seven fork, but you're going to pay a high premium.

Edit: I think I pretty much said the same thing as Pegoready.

[Pegoready]

I'm pretty sure the OPs bike is 1 1/8.

OP said threaded, indicating 1"

[tiretrax]

I have a Reynolds Ouzo Pro if it turns out you have a 1 1/8. They're great forks and very reasonable.

[jtakeda]

I'd get a wound up again. Theyre fantastic forks.


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/4600987297.html

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[Not the Slowest]

Awaiting angle info etc fro the mechanic

[kgreene10]

I replaced the Wound Up on my 2002 Axiom-like coupler (had a heck of a time selling it here and went for really cheap) with an Enve fork. The Wound Up had a 40mm rake (sta 73.5) and it made the steering too quick for my liking except at high speed. It required too much attention to ride straight. The Enve has a 43mm rake and now the bike handles like my racer. Plus I dropped more than 200 grams.

[Not the Slowest]

Been riding on it for 3-4 years and felt fine to me. Then again, what do I know i'm not sure a fancy pants. I would like something comfy and affordable.