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JRB
09-20-2005, 10:03 PM
What's everyone's take on a carbon steerer for someone that is 200 lbs???
ThePriceSeliger
09-20-2005, 10:05 PM
Bad idea

Or as Brick Tamlin would say "I DON'T KNOW"
Wumpus
09-20-2005, 10:12 PM
Considering wound-up makes a carbon steerer fork for tandems, I don't think it is that big a deal. Of course, mine on the crossbike has an aluminum insert.
damnit jim
09-21-2005, 07:50 AM
I'm running a reynolds pro peloton with no flex problems at all, and I'm a bit over 200. However, I did drop a line to reynolds and ask about weight limits on the pro peleton, their response was "hop on fat boy and ride...ride like the wind" no not really but they did tell me that I should have no problems on that fork.
JRB
09-22-2005, 01:48 AM
I decided on this fork.

http://www.eastonbike.com/COMPONENTS/fork.ec90-SL-%2705.html

I hope I don't screw up the carbon dropouts. I will check it closely, and send it back if it doesn't look good. I got it for $192 from performance with a coupon. Got some microsensors for$79.96 also.
sanjuro
09-22-2005, 02:01 AM
I think the Easton is good. I have a Wound-Up, with an alu crown, which I feel safe on. I was thinking on upgrading to the Easton though. I just don't plan on using it for 15 years, like some people with their carbon fiber bikes.
-dustin
09-23-2005, 09:13 PM
roadie
JRB
09-26-2005, 12:10 PM
Getting closer -

Sep 26, 2005 7:37 AM

On FedEx vehicle for delivery

TEMPLE, TX
JRB
09-26-2005, 10:36 PM
Well - here she is installed and all.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5554new_forky_copy.jpg
JRB
09-26-2005, 10:37 PM
Might as well show those sexy shifters I got last week. I don't know how good the good Campy stuff is, but these fukkin rock. :love:

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5554IMG_0164.jpg
Wumpus
09-27-2005, 08:58 AM
Bars are still low, and I told you when you got the 105s you should get the dura ace ones instead. One day, you'll learn that I'm always right. :sneaky:
JRB
09-27-2005, 09:49 AM
Bars are still low, and I told you when you got the 105s you should get the dura ace ones instead. One day, you'll learn that I'm always right. :sneaky:
Yeah - I just remembered that I could have a 40mm spacer stack, instead of 30mm. I am sure 10mm will not kill me. Don't hate me because I am a rocket. :D
Pau11y
09-27-2005, 04:57 PM
Looky perdy maing! Thought about flipping your stem to get some more rise?
JRB
09-27-2005, 05:25 PM
Looky perdy maing! Thought about flipping your stem to get some more rise?
I haven't ridden it yet, but it shouldn't be an issue. I used to ride like that. If it is a problem, I will flip the stem.