This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 32 and 34mm fork stanchions. The Advantages of 32mm Stanchions Lighter All things being equal (length, material, quality...etc.), stanchions with a 32mm…
In most cases, a frame that can handle 150mm of travel can operate with 160mm. That said, the difference in travel is too small for the switch to have a…
A 160mm fork can be installed on a 120mm hardtail only when the head tube is strong enough to endure the additional stress coming from the extra length. If the…
The vast majority of tapered forks have a steerer tube with a 1 ⅛" diameter at the top where the stem clamps and a 1.5" diameter at the bottom near…
This post compares lugged and unicrown forks. Definitions Lugged Fork Lugged forks are built with the help of a steel sleeve (lug) and a metal-joining process known as brazing. The…
This post compares carbon and steel forks. The Main Differences Between Carbon and Steel Forks 1. Compliance In general, steel forks are more compliant than carbon forks. In this case, the…
The comparison between straight and curved forks requires an explanation of a few basic terms describing the geometry of a bicycle: 1. Fork rake (offset) The fork offset also known…
Manufacturers have been producing bicycles with frames and forks made of different materials for quite a while now. The most common combination is an aluminum frame paired with a carbon…
Some rigid bicycle forks are classified as "suspension-corrected". This description could be a little enigmatic because rigid forks do not have suspension after all. Hence why some cyclists may be…
The suspension fork is often depicted as one of the most notable technological advancements in the world of cycling and mountain biking in particular. Its impact on the cycling universe…