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Are All Tapered Forks The Same Size? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: 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…

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

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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…

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Carbon vs. Steel Fork: Comparison and Analysis

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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…

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Straight vs. Curved Forks – Pros & Cons Compared (simple illustrations)

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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…

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Why Do Bicycles Have Carbon Forks?

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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…

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What Is a Suspension-corrected Fork?

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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…

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Rigid or Suspension Fork for a Commuter Bicycle? What’s best?

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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…

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