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ANAO
10-28-2015, 07:02 AM
For the build I'm working on, I decided to go with a tapered fork.

My options so far are Columbus Grammy, Enve tapered and Whisky.

What else is out there that I should be considering, and which would you choose?

http://www.planetx.co.uk/imgs/products/px/950_constW/FOCOGCMN_P1.jpg
https://fairwheelbikes.com/assets/images/enve_20road_fork_15_jpg/enve_20road_fork_15.jpg
http://whiskyparts.co/files/prod/no7_carbon_tapered-qr-caliper_road_fork04.png
buldogge
10-28-2015, 07:46 AM
I used a Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod take-off that I picked up from my LBS on my custom...I quite like it.

I am considering trying the Trek/Bontrager RXL in 40mm on my new custom SS/Fixed. Started a thread asking about the fork quality the other day. but it went unanswered.

-Mark in St. Louis
FlashUNC
10-28-2015, 07:48 AM
Got the ENVE. Really great fork.
christian
10-28-2015, 07:50 AM
I really liked my full-carbon tapered Specialized Tarmac/Allez fork. Pretty comfortable, very good directional stability and a solid front end feel. Noticeably stiffer than my Colnago C75 fork.

If you can find one of those from some Specialized dealer, I would consider it, especially if at a good price.

Be aware that one production run of those forks was recalled, so check the serial carefully.
EDS
10-28-2015, 08:00 AM
3T and Deda make forks with tapered steerers.
ANAO
10-28-2015, 08:04 AM
3T and Deda make forks with tapered steerers.



3T Rigida and Deda RS/Surf?

http://www.wigglestatic.com/images/3t-rigida-fork-black-zoom.jpg
http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360063878/Deda_DJ01.jpg?w=430&h=430&a=7
http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360072699/deda-surf-ud-fork.jpg?w=430&h=430&a=7
kramnnim
10-28-2015, 08:07 AM
Enve 1.0, always.

Doesn't the frame's head tube determine how tapered the fork is, though?
ANAO
10-28-2015, 08:09 AM
Enve 1.0, always.

Doesn't the frame's head tube determine how tapered the fork is, though?

I think 44mm allows for most configurations with the correct CK headset.
buldogge
10-28-2015, 08:21 AM
Yep, as stated, 44mm HT or you can use the Nova (external) or Columbus (internal) tapered HT...I'm talking with steel, of course.

-Mark

Enve 1.0, always.

Doesn't the frame's head tube determine how tapered the fork is, though?