I've got a Masi CX Comp 2015 and a Scattante CX 350 2014, both size 58 (but the geometries are pretty different).
I'm looking to replace the fork on the Scattante, hoping to bring out some similar ride qualities to the Masi.
Problems with the Scattante:
- When I'm standing and working the bike from right to left during hammering climbs (kind of leaning it in the opposite direction of each pedal stroke), it jerks around a bit and feels very unstable, like the wheel wants to turn. I've kind of gotten used to it but I don't like it.
The Masi doesn't do this.
-Toe overlap. The Masi is fine, and has 700x40 tires. The scattante has 700x32's and there's too much toe overlap for me to be comfortable with. Tried to get used to it to no avail.
-When riding with no hands (not that it's important), the Masi is very stable, the Scattante requires careful body positioning, straighter posture, and faster pedaling. This isn't a big deal, but it's an example of the stable feeling I'm looking to get out of the scattante.
Eyeballing the 2 bikes, I can see that there's a lot more rake on the Masi fork. Or at least the fork legs are at more of an angle from the steerer tube. (not sure about the dropout position in relation tot he steerer axis) The handlebar on the Masi is wider, which may contribute to the stable feeling. I was planning on swapping to a wider bar on the Scattante as well.
I'm wondering if a fork with more rake would help me out on the Scattante. I've read some articles on how to measure rake, but it requires removing the forks from the bikes, u-bolting them to a jig, etc. Before I got through all that I was looking for some advice.
I'd be looking for a steel or aluminum for for disc brake, must be disc compatible. Does anyone know of a disk fork with a lot of rake?
The Masi is very smooth and stable but is steel. I like the Scattante as a fast/light bike and my rain bike. I'm not opposed to a completely new frame AND fork if it's affordable and works with my current parts kit, but it should be aluminum, not steel.
Hopefully I can just swap a couple parts under $200 and improve matters.
Tips? Thanks
I'm looking to replace the fork on the Scattante, hoping to bring out some similar ride qualities to the Masi.
Problems with the Scattante:
- When I'm standing and working the bike from right to left during hammering climbs (kind of leaning it in the opposite direction of each pedal stroke), it jerks around a bit and feels very unstable, like the wheel wants to turn. I've kind of gotten used to it but I don't like it.
The Masi doesn't do this.
-Toe overlap. The Masi is fine, and has 700x40 tires. The scattante has 700x32's and there's too much toe overlap for me to be comfortable with. Tried to get used to it to no avail.
-When riding with no hands (not that it's important), the Masi is very stable, the Scattante requires careful body positioning, straighter posture, and faster pedaling. This isn't a big deal, but it's an example of the stable feeling I'm looking to get out of the scattante.
Eyeballing the 2 bikes, I can see that there's a lot more rake on the Masi fork. Or at least the fork legs are at more of an angle from the steerer tube. (not sure about the dropout position in relation tot he steerer axis) The handlebar on the Masi is wider, which may contribute to the stable feeling. I was planning on swapping to a wider bar on the Scattante as well.
I'm wondering if a fork with more rake would help me out on the Scattante. I've read some articles on how to measure rake, but it requires removing the forks from the bikes, u-bolting them to a jig, etc. Before I got through all that I was looking for some advice.
I'd be looking for a steel or aluminum for for disc brake, must be disc compatible. Does anyone know of a disk fork with a lot of rake?
The Masi is very smooth and stable but is steel. I like the Scattante as a fast/light bike and my rain bike. I'm not opposed to a completely new frame AND fork if it's affordable and works with my current parts kit, but it should be aluminum, not steel.
Hopefully I can just swap a couple parts under $200 and improve matters.
Tips? Thanks