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are these forks safe for lowriders? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by to c/bicycle_touring@lemmy.world
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I got this fork used from someone who claimed it was carbon, but I'm thinking it's not(?). A magnet doesn't stick to it, but it sounds lots like when I hit the key on a steel fork.

I'd like to add a lowrider front rack like Blackburn Lowrider , Zefal Touring Raider, or Axiom Journey DLX if it's not carbon.

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[–] 3 points 1 month ago (1 child)

Looks like aluminium or steel -it's of course lighter than suspension forks, but doesn't look as anything special.
Carbon should sound more or less like plastic, because it is more or less plastic:)

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 month ago

    Thanks!
    I have been searching the image, and I think I found it: 2010-ish Scott Speedster 50 with flat handlebars

    https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2010&Brand=Scott&Model=Speedster+S50+flat+bar

    That does indeed claim the fork is "carbon/alloy", which explains the previous owner's confusion.

    But a review in Cycling Weekly says "The first disappointment to mention is the alloy fork, which gives a harsh ride and passes every bit of road buzz on to the rider." (https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/road-bikes/scott-speedster-50)

    I smell "marketing dept. carbon-fiber" :) If anybody knows where a "carbon/alloy" fork may have used carbon (I can't find a spot that doesn't -ding-), then I'd have some idea how it might fail carrying panniers.

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