Postby Manx Cat » 12 Aug 2008, 9:02pm
I had steel surly forks are to replace the forks that came as standard. The standard ones were carbon fibre, and as I wanted a low riser on it, I was recommended steel replacement forks instead. Dont know why carbon cant cope with a low riser?? Matter of strength or something I assume?
Dave assured me he would use good forks to replace the ones that come as standard. I think he has done this, they are very sleek and rather lovely to look at... hard to think they are steel to be honest.
Dave said you can get titanium ones, but it would shoot the price up more than I had.
The steel forks also help to balance the weight ratio. I found Daves Amazon with carbon forks very light up front.
All the fittings are very neat. The Rohloff gearing is a bit odd to start with and the low gears growl a bit on hills, but Im getting used to them - they have to bed in a bit. Its a twist grip on the right handlebar. I really get along with the butterfly bars. I have a bad lower back (old riding accident) and simply cannot manage with drops. (stretches me too much) Tried them and hated them. Not a critisim of others who use them, but they didnt suit me.
Can you remove decals?
Mary
). I take it that's something to do with Ti not being up to the job when it comes to forks ?
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