Titanium Forks ~ Where Are They?

[raygunner]

I've always wondered, why aren't Titanium forks used?

[WickedWheels]

Have you ever seen how much a titanium tube can flex when it's supported at only one end?

Seriously, though... there are a few out there. They're expensive and offer little (or no) benefits over relatively inexpensive carbon fiber options.

[jbrainin]

I had one (13?) years ago made by a company called Aeon. I liked it quite a bit until it was recalled due a few failing catastrophically at the crown. It was a great looking fork, and apparently, potentially deadly.

[Der_Kruscher]

I've seen a few at 'cross races but don't know who makes 'em...

[WickedWheels]

Morati is one of the brands

[xjoex]

I have seen these Sibex forks on a few bikes.
http://www.sibexsports.com/images/F-EX2752.jpg

-Joe

[rockdude]

I just got a new custom Ti cross fork from Black Sheep. Only one ride so far but I can say it is smoooth. They make a road one also. Custom ones are about the same price as a good retail carbon fork.

Click here for Black Sheep's Website (http://wwwblacksheepbikes.com/)

[jbrainin]

Morati was a cool company setup in a former MIG factory in the Czech Republic. Apparently, the company ceased to be in 2006. I have a triple crank set of theirs that I used on my old OneOff Ti bike. It might even be "collectible" now!

[ADD]

Kona used to make one that was on the Hei Hei back in the mid 90's. It was so right in every regard.

[markie]

The morati cranks go for >$500 on ebay.

There are pictures of broken Morati cranks and sibex forks all around the internet. I would not use them.

[Peter B]

I've liked this one alot.

[rphetteplace]

Crisp titanium makes them also

[rockdude]

Crisp titanium makes them also

I talked to them a few weeks back, They are not making them currently...