Klein Quantum - fork replace

[NOSPAM]

I have a 54 Klein Quantum Race (2002 model) and I'm considering replacing the OEM fork. Has anyone
else done this yet, if so did it impact the ride? Also, what fork rake did you use for a given
size frame? Klein doesn't have this available on their website except for 2003 models which are
not the same.

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[Steve]

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> I have a 54 Klein Quantum Race (2002 model) and I'm considering replacing the OEM fork. Has anyone
> else done this yet, if so did it impact the
ride?
> Also, what fork rake did you use for a given size frame? Klein doesn't have this available on
> their website except for 2003 models which are not the same.

I put a Kinesis Carbon Wedge on my '96 Quantum and it did seemingly dampen the hardest hits a bit -
might have been a tad less air in the front tire though....

Seriously, it's a nice fork and had a bit less flex then the stock aluminum when standing and
hammering., so in that respect it was a decent trade up. I believe the Kineses has a bit more rake
at 43, then the original at 41 or so. It was never an issue with handling.

The Kinises is for sale - cheap actually, 1" threaded though. Used 2 seasons, but very few miles in
those years. I recently traded up under a warrenty replacement for a Lemond Ti that came with a very
nice Bontrager carbon fork, thus the Kinesis is sitting unused in my basement as it seems silly to
put it on my Heron Road.

Steve Bailey

 

[DiabloScott]

Originally posted by NOSPAM
I have a 54 Klein Quantum Race (2002 model) and I'm considering replacing the OEM fork. Has anyone
else done this yet, if so did it impact the ride? Also, what fork rake did you use for a given
size frame? Klein doesn't have this available on their website except for 2003 models which are
not the same.

I saw a Klein on e-Bay where the guy had swapped out the fork. I think it was a 1999 Quantum Pro and it originally had the 1-1/16" steerer but the guy had swapped out the bearings and put on an Ouzo Comp with a 1-1/8" steerer so it is possible but I don't know how he did it.

Have you asked Klein Tech Support? It would be interesting to hear what they say about this and whether or not they're going to be supporting the older odd-ball size stuff.

 

[Mike Jacoubowsk]

> I have a 54 Klein Quantum Race (2002 model) and I'm considering replacing the OEM fork. Has anyone
> else done this yet, if so did it impact the
ride?
> Also, what fork rake did you use for a given size frame? Klein doesn't have this available on
> their website except for 2003 models which are not the same.

The '02 Quantum Race uses a conventional 1 1/8" threadless fork. Not sure you'll see much change in
ride characteristics, as the stock fork is pretty nice. You might drop some weight if you go to a
fork with carbon fiber steer tube, but keep in mind you have to be much more careful about
tightening the stem. I'm not at the shop right now so I don't have a 2002 Klein catalog handy to get
the fork rake from, but my guess is that you can't go too far wrong if you go for 43mm.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

 

[NOSPAM]

"Mike Jacoubowsky" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I have a 54 Klein Quantum Race (2002 model) and I'm considering replacing the OEM fork. Has
> > anyone else done this yet, if so did it impact the
> ride?
> > Also, what fork rake did you use for a given size frame? Klein doesn't have this available on
> > their website except for 2003 models which are not the same.
>
> The '02 Quantum Race uses a conventional 1 1/8" threadless fork. Not sure you'll see much change
> in ride characteristics, as the stock fork is pretty nice. You might drop some weight if you go to
> a fork with carbon fiber steer tube, but keep in mind you have to be much more careful about
> tightening the stem. I'm not at the shop right now so I don't have a 2002 Klein catalog handy to
> get the fork rake from, but my guess is that you can't go too far wrong if you go for 43mm.
>
> --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

I wrote Klein and they said the appropriate rake was 47mm. Anyone ever hear of a 47mm aftermarket
fork? Look has a 45, most of the rest are 43.

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