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Gary Jacobson
Guest
One poster asked how big a tire the Oozo carbon fork can handle.
I wonder when a carbon fiber fork with drop out eyelets and clearance for fenders and 57 reach side
pull brakes will one available as aftermarket item. So far it looks like they are only available to
builders. Marinoni uses such a fork- it can handle a fender and a 23 width tire. Also some British
builders seem to spec carbon forks for their audax bikes. But I haven't found any "major" brand
carbon fork manufacturers that offer anything that would handle a 25 Michelin, side pull brakes,
and a fender.
Having raised this issue, I should add that I doubt that as a enthusiastic recreational cyclist I
have appreciated a benefit from changing to a carbon fiber fork on my classic lugged Bianchi race
frame. None the less, having the option to use a carbon fork and saving 1/2 lb. (that's what I've
been told the conversion saved me) would be a nice option for riders using fat tires and fenders.
Gary Jacobson Rosendale, NY
I wonder when a carbon fiber fork with drop out eyelets and clearance for fenders and 57 reach side
pull brakes will one available as aftermarket item. So far it looks like they are only available to
builders. Marinoni uses such a fork- it can handle a fender and a 23 width tire. Also some British
builders seem to spec carbon forks for their audax bikes. But I haven't found any "major" brand
carbon fork manufacturers that offer anything that would handle a 25 Michelin, side pull brakes,
and a fender.
Having raised this issue, I should add that I doubt that as a enthusiastic recreational cyclist I
have appreciated a benefit from changing to a carbon fiber fork on my classic lugged Bianchi race
frame. None the less, having the option to use a carbon fork and saving 1/2 lb. (that's what I've
been told the conversion saved me) would be a nice option for riders using fat tires and fenders.
Gary Jacobson Rosendale, NY