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Fork Offset/Rake advise

RoubX · 2010-07-07 11:09:03

Hi, I am looking at buying a new fork. The bike was originally designed to have a 43mm Offset. It has a 72 degree head angle. I see an Easton fork with the 43mm Offset, but I'm interested in getting a Ritchie fork which has a 45mm Rake. I think the Ritchie fork would be comparatively less stable handling, but I'm open to…

07-07-2010 12:09pm

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RoubX

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Hi,

I am looking at buying a new fork. The bike was originally designed to have a 43mm Offset. It has a 72 degree head angle. I see an Easton fork with the 43mm Offset, but I'm interested in getting a Ritchie fork which has a 45mm Rake. I think the Ritchie fork would be comparatively less stable handling, but I'm open to correction.

My question is: Would anyone know off the top of their head how to interpret the offset/rake and let me know which would be more stable? Also, is there really any difference at all?

thanks in advance.

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#2 07-07-2010 12:56pm

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Have a look here :

http://davesbikeblog.blogspot.com/2007/05/trail-fork-rake-and-little-bit-of.html

http://www.phred.org/~josh/bike/trail.html

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-175973.html

Also bear in mind that fork construction and carbon layup also effect handling massively.

Best aftermarket fork IMO ( if it fits ) is the Look HCS 5SL

I swapped out the fork on my last frame for the Look, same rake but completely different handling, waaay more stable, handling was in a different league altogether.

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/12003/LOOK_HSC5_SL_Full_Carbon_Fork

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#3 07-07-2010 1:44pm

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Hi Murph.
I like the first article in particular. But thanks for adding materials/carbon direction as another factor to the mix;)

I'm on the low end of the market at the moment, but will be systematically upgrading so thanks for the heads-up of the Look Fork.

I'll probably just get the easton for now and upgrade later.

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#4 07-07-2010 1:52pm

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What frame are you using ?

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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055955027

Getting a Burls Ti Custom Build. Hopefully it's being constructed as we speak.

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#6 07-07-2010 2:29pm

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Get an Edge fork so then, not cheap but less blingy for a Ti frame than the Look, reputedly even better also.

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