Tag: forks
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Non-steel Rigid Forks (carbon and alloy)
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends Time for some more fork talk. I will be honest. I am not the biggest fan of non-steel rigid forks, but since you asked for a post on the subject, I prepared one. Today, I will talk about carbon and alloy forks with zero mercy for either of them. The…
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Explaining The Presence of Composite Forks On Titanium Bikes
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends Another lonely evening, another post on RJ.com. The topic? Titanium bikes and the somewhat unexpected material of the forks they are paired with. Can you guess what it is? Well…it’s composite or carbon to be specific. The main reasons behind this material choice are: Easier Customization Engineers and designers love…
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Why I Prefer Steel Over Carbon Forks
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends I have a confession to make. I genuinely prefer steel forks over carbon. Why? Because steel forks better “springiness” than carbon while being much tougher. The only downfall of iron forks is that they are heavier. But since I am not a weight weenie, I care not. Some will say…
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Let Me Tell You The Ins and Outs Of Suspension-corrected Forks
From Rookie’s Keyboard, Hello, friends It’s Sunday evening where I live. A perfect timing for a simple tutorial, a cold beverage in an aluminum can, and a new tutorial that will help you understand the cycling world a little better. Today’s topic is an enigma known as “Suspension-Corrected Fork“. It sounds complicated, but it’s as…