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Titanium forks: any experiences?
I'm going rigid with my 29er, and contemplating a Ti fork. I was really intrigued by some of Merlin's offerings at NAHBS. Presumably, I'd gain some damping at the expense of stiffness and weight.
Anyone ever used a Ti fork before? |
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https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...=Titanium+fork
Dean owns the Merlin brand now, and they have a fair bit of experience making Ti forks. |
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Dave from Ti Cycles also makes them. They even do semi custom and full custom. Check out their website.
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Nah, this a fun topic. In that thread: Black Sheep has been building Ti mtb forks for a long time. Never heard anything but praise for their work.
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Have a Black Sheep Ti 29er fork. Nice fork for rigid riding. Take a bit of the sting out the way Ti does but not tons of flex.
Stiffness is about intent and design more than material. I have a Jones Ti Truss 29er fork that is plenty stiff, while my Igleheart Steel BOI 26er fork has flex to it. They each suit the bike they are on. |
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had a black sheep ti fork. it was mated to a 1 1/8 HT frame that was set up as a single speed. the fork felt great!
eventually sold the frame but kept the fork for a couple of years hoping it would go on my next single speed. but then i bought a 44 mm HT ti frame and the fork just did not look good on this oversized HT. so, sold the fork here. conclusion -- get a ti fork. but get one that is made for your weight and riding style or else it might not feel right. |
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hmm. recently got this kocmo style 1" threadless ti fork.. wondering if it is a safe choice for my aggressive riding style
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I had one of those kocmo forks. Well not branded kocmo but from the same factory.
It was a bit flexy under braking but otherwise i liked it. Rather comfy |
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hmm some other make? do you have a photo of it? Just curious whether it is the same
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Its the one pictured in this thread: https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...=merlin&page=4 |
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ti forks
I had Davis Carver (Carver Bikes, Woolrich, ME) design a Ti fork for me to go with my TI travel bike. It came with clearances for a fender and a bigger tire if I wanted one. Very nice and not ungodly expensive...
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James made me this.
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This is SO good Pete. Definitely giving me some crazy ideas floating through my head this morning.
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