Does anyone have details on the Real Design carbon fork, weight and ride quality, what would you compare it.
Well this is what I put together on it. I just got a QR S $ S coupled Santo that had it one it & I wanted to learn more about it. So I cut & pasted these notes from various sources for myself.
I’ve only gotten to ride it once wit hthe weather but rode ok. My other QR Aerial I have an Oval A900 on it and it had a smoother ride than the Santos but that many not be al ldue to the different forks
I hope this helps.
Barb
Real Design Aero HP carbon fiber fork with full carbon steerer tube 700c and 650c
522 grams
Steerer, Crown & Blades Carbon, Dropouts Aluminum
Wind tunnel tested by the fine folks at Quintana Roo, this fork is downright fast! Yet, its superior vibration damping combined with its exclusive titanium mesh wrap make it comfortable and secure for even the most demanding time trial and triathlon courses. Fits 1 1/8" steerer and either 700c or 650c wheels
http://www.real-design.com/2005/aerohp.aspx
Unrivaled aerodynamics and speed come standard with the sleek wind-defying profile of the Aero HP
Tom Demerley (mispelled) : “Better than any other fork out there except the Easton Carbon Aero Fork”
Feather easy control and steering are the benefits of the super light construction of the all carbon steerer, crown and blades.
Long grueling rides in the aero position are made easy with the vibration damping properties of the carbon fiber with titanium mesh.
Options: Integrated only 700C and 650C. Rakes available 700C (40 and 45), 650C (35)
I have it on my Tequilo. Being that it comes on their higher end bikes, I’d say its prob not too bad. It looks pretty aero and rides like most other carbon forks.