Reynolds forks?

soulspinner · #1 10-06-2008, 06:36 PM

No forks in the Reynolds 2009 catalogue. Alpha Q and Edge are now the Indy Fab offerings. The ouzo was the cost effective go to fork for a long time and sales still had to be strong.

sbornia · #2 10-06-2008, 06:47 PM

I asked this same question on another forum, was told that the 09 forks just haven't made it to the Web site yet. I guess we have to stay tuned...

cadence90 · #3 10-06-2008, 10:04 PM

Definitely one of the best carbon-fiber forks out there; I doubt they would discontinue them.

Maybe they're on hold because Reynolds is making the graphics "New and Inproved!!!" again.

mikki · #4 10-06-2008, 11:27 PM

I love my Ultra light fork; they are too good at them to discontinue IMHO.

Sandy · #5 10-06-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikki

I love my Ultra light fork; they are too good at them to discontinue IMHO.

I really like that look. Have you ever posted a photo of your entire bike? I would like to see one if possible.

Sandy

R2D2 · #6 10-07-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by soulspinner

No forks in the Reynolds 2009 catalogue. Alpha Q and Edge are now the Indy Fab offerings. The ouzo was the cost effective go to fork for a long time and sales still had to be strong.

You've forgot Easton. Their Sl and SLX are fine light weight forks.

I'm sure Reynolds hasn't quit forks. That was their bread and butter but wheels are catching up fast. But they sure dropped handledbars in a hurry.

I think I misundersood. Are you saying only Alph Q and Edge are being offered by IF for their frames?

cadence90 · #7 10-07-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mikki

I love my Ultra light fork; they are too good at them to discontinue IMHO.

mikki, I sure hope you don't have the recalled UL fork (only about 330 units though).

Other than that, yes, all excellent forks, maybe the primo choice among builders (certainly with Dario, who could use Mizuno (quite popular with Italian builders) and a host of others).

I also really like Alpha-Q forks, but their "big hips" at the crown look good only with OS tubed frames, imho.

cadence90 · #8 10-07-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

I think I misundersood. Are you saying only Alph Q and Edge are being offered by IF for their frames?

I'm confused also: on the current IF website (copyright 2008) they still list "IF Custom Reynolds Ouzo Pro all carbon 1.125" fork included" on a lot of their frames, and they extensively use Reynolds tubing. I would think their relationship with Reynolds would not lead them to discontinue the use of Reynolds forks.

soulspinner · #9 10-07-2008, 05:20 AM

I spoke with someone at IF who said their offerings were Edge 2.0 and Alpha Q for the CJ. They like the Edge alittle better( I had to ask).

Ti Designs · #10 10-07-2008, 06:33 AM

Basing your opinion about forks on what IF says may not be so wise at this time. There are other forces in the bike industry which cause changes that have nothing to do with ride or availability.

Spicoli · #11 10-07-2008, 07:30 AM

They are re-and or/designing some new forks and thats why they took them off the website. My Brother spoke w/Reynolds directly 2-3 weeks ago. Not sure how they can make em any better but hey.....should be interesting! Best forks in the business IMHO. Dont sweat it, they will be there and maybe even better

soulspinner · #12 10-07-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ti Designs

Basing your opinion about forks on what IF says may not be so wise at this time. There are other forces in the bike industry which cause changes that have nothing to do with ride or availability.

Oh....

Kirk Pacenti · #13 10-07-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ti Designs

There are other forces in the bike industry which cause changes that have nothing to do with ride or availability.

Truer words have rarely been spoken. I would add that said changes often have little to do with what's "best" either...

EDIT: I am not referring specifically to Reynolds, but rather the "industry" as a whole, in very general terms.

Acotts · #14 10-07-2008, 07:49 AM

Great forks. I have two Ouzo Pros. I just wish they weren't so ugly. Both bikes I went in thinking I was going to put an EDGE fork on it. Simply becuase they look cool, and both times the LBS convinced my to stick with the Ouzo Pro. Not saying one is better than the other, but they were just better matched for my bike. Especially the Serotta. They practically refused to sell me another fork.

I still think the EDGEs look cooler.

mcteague · #15 10-07-2008, 11:56 AM

Here is your answer:

And what about the venerable fork line? Reynolds didn�t display any forks at all, saying they were currently being redesigned to meet new stricter CEN testing standards. The new models are slated to hit the market in about 90 days, but the once-comprehensive range will be reduced to only a lightweight road model and a cyclo-cross fork, both with straight, non-tapered steerer tubes and semi-integrated crowns similar to the now-defunct UL.

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...nd-forks-18838

Tim McTeague