Enve vs. Moots folk

[2wheelwill]

I recently purchased a new to me Moots frame and now trying to decide between an Enve fork or a standard Moots fork. I like the aesthetics of the Moots (ti colored to match frame) but don't know much about the fork itself. Any suggestions/intel would be appreciated. Thx.


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[Idris Icabod]

Doesn't Enve make the Moots fork? I kinda like the look of the Enve fork over the Moots but I'm sure both are absolutely top notch, so for me it is all about which you like best. Also looks like the Enve is about $80 cheaper. I've got a Reynolds on my Moots but now I'm hankering for a new fork (I'd happily take either)

[Hepmike]

Can't compare them for you, but I was in the same boat 6 months ago for my Vamoots. I went Enve cuz I figured the performance would be similar. Couldnt rationalize the price difference just for a matchy appearance.
I've been very happy with the Enve.

[hummus_aquinas]

You should just get whichever fork looks the best.

[jtakeda]

Originally Posted by hummus_aquinas

You should just get whichever fork looks the best.

+1. How many times do you plan on switching out the fork in the next lets say 5 years?

Whatever amount you're going to save on the cheaper fork (not sure which is more) is going to be inconsequential when you think about how long its going to be on the bike.

[beeatnik]

ENVE fork

[abalone]

The fine folks at Enve are always available to answer questions and are very friendly. Some very nice people there and I'm sure the folks at Moots are good too from what I hear.

[happycampyer]

Originally Posted by Idris Icabod

Doesn't Enve make the Moots fork? I kinda like the look of the Enve fork over the Moots but I'm sure both are absolutely top notch, so for me it is all about which you like best. Also looks like the Enve is about $80 cheaper. I've got a Reynolds on my Moots but now I'm hankering for a new fork (I'd happily take either)

My understanding is that Moots has the forks made for them by the same manufacturer in Taiwan that fabricates Enve's forks (among many others), but the forks are not designed by Enve.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by happycampyer

My understanding is that Moots has the forks made for them by the same manufacturer in Taiwan that fabricates Enve's forks (among many others), but the forks are not designed by Enve.

Correct and a 'blind' test wold show the 'performance' would be very similar. I'd say do the one that looks best to the OP.

[gearguywb]

I don't think you will go wrong either way

[kramnnim]

The Enve 1.0 is (supposedly) made in the US, if that makes a difference.

[Vamoots58]

you cant go wrong wither way. I have two Moots road bikes (Vamoots CR & Routt 45), both with ENVE forks. For the Vamoots I bought an ENVE 1.0 and the Routt comes spec'd from Moots with an ENVE Tapered Cross fork. I went with ENVE for the CR because it was a little lighter and according to the team ENVE, a little more compliant than most other carbon offerings. Pretty sure ENVE does not make the forks for Moots, Alpha Q used to, but again, its no longer them. Aesthitically, I like the black carbon fork with the Ti frame (also using an ENVE carbon seat post on both). Here's to great problems to have in terms of tough decisions!!

[rwerkudara]

Originally Posted by hummus_aquinas

You should just get whichever fork looks the best.

+1. Not a big fan of the ENVE logo, but if it matches your seatpost/stem it balances out. I say go for the moots fork and if possible also get the moots post/stem.

[bluesea]

I like the Moots fork. Its silver not ti colored, and has 3mm longer A2C than the Enve. The Ouzo Pro btw, is 5mm longer than Enve.

When and if I do a Moots pt II, I'll probably send the Moots fork to Craig Ryan @ Foresta, for a paint/decal strip down, and matte clear finish.

[tumbler]

I would go with the Moots. Nothing wrong with ENVE (I ride one), but you won't notice a difference between the two and the painted Moots just looks better. $80 is pretty insignificant within the cost of a new Moots.