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Best road fork?

cerveloguy

Feb 24, 05 15:54

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My new Lemond OCLV/steel frame just arrived. It's a beauty and will replace my aluminium TCR frame.

Can't use the Giant TCR fork since it's 1" and the Lemond is 1 1/8" steerer.

Thinking of getting a Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork. Seems like a good choice?

Any other suggestions to be considered?

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sharad

Feb 24, 05 16:04

Post #2 of 14 (288 views)

Re: Best road fork? [cerveloguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Get the Reynolds. Might take a look at Easton's forks as well but Reynolds is a killer fork and you won't regret the purchase.

I sell both, let me know if you are interested in either.
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jcurtis

Feb 24, 05 16:08

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Re: Best road fork? [cerveloguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Not all forks have the same dimensions (height, rake, etc.). Match the dimensions of the fork with the needs of the frame. Call Lemond and see what they recommend as far as replacements go. If the fork is too long or too short, it will change the handling of the frame. Ditto rake changes vis a vis original spec.

that said, the Ouzo Pro is a great fork ... I've got two ... one on an eddy Merckx and one on a Steelman.
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(This post was edited by j-son on Feb 24, 05 17:03)

Smil'n Hawaiian

Feb 24, 05 16:14

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king1

Feb 24, 05 17:06

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Re: Best road fork? [cerveloguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Do you not like the stock Bontrager fork?

There are quite a few nice forks on the market. Just make sure you get the correct one for your riding style.

Also, I would stick to the same rake as the stock fork for your Lemond frame size. I think it's 45deg. for most or all sizes in steel/oclv line.

(This post was edited by king1 on Feb 24, 05 17:13)

GDNenn

Feb 24, 05 17:26

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Ouzo Pro, I put one on my aluminum Pinarello and it felt great compared with the stock carbon fork.

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XFalcon

Feb 24, 05 17:40

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Re: Best road fork? [GDNenn] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Ouzo Pro Lite -- Matte finish. Some other nice forks out there, but you cant go wrong with Reynolds.

Loveless Babies

Feb 24, 05 18:27

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When you come to a fork in the road...take it.

cerveloguy

Feb 24, 05 19:02

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A picture is worth a thousand words, but that one is scarey. Please tell me that's not a Reynolds Ouzo Pro.

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cerveloguy

Feb 24, 05 19:07

Post #10 of 14 (165 views)

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"I would stick to the same rake as the stock fork "

It is 45, the same as the TCR fork. The Reynolds also is available in 45. I have a line on a new 43 for a psalm. Do you think that 2mm will make that much difference?

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rroof

Feb 24, 05 20:31

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I'll also add a rec for the Ouzo Pro - very siff, durable and reasonably light.
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jcurtis

Feb 24, 05 22:20

Post #12 of 14 (105 views)

Re: Best road fork? [cerveloguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

It's not just rake you should look at ... also, fork height. Not all forks are the same height. This is especially true for carbon forks.

Realistically, 2 mm won't make that much difference. But, 2 mm less rake plus (or minus) a cm in height could change the front end geometry quite a bit resulting in a bike that handles oddly at high speeds.
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DC Pattie

Feb 25, 05 4:50

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If I were building a new road bike I would pick the new Look HSC 5 SL first and the Easton EC90 SLX second.

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Helitech

Feb 25, 05 5:15

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Re: Best road fork? [cerveloguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I second the geometry warning , I have a " Look "carbon fork ,that has less rake than the original . At high speed scary fast response steering. Get a bit of curve on the bottom , straight blades-raked out ride a bit harder.