Lugged vs. Unicrown Forks (What’s best?)
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 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…
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…