NVWOCI WVS Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 does anyone reckon that the pace rc 31 carbon disc forks (HERE) will be suitable for trials?anyone else tried using them and any other carbon forks under a kilo (these ones weigh 735g!) going to be suitable for trials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NVWOCI WVS Posted July 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Linkare they the pace forks?theyre for 26 inch xc bikes, although they do look quite long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class Clown Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 are they the pace forks?theyre for 26 inch xc bikes, although they do look quite long! :$ dunno haha my bad lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....howtopic=100839Think they must be modified.Yes they are reasonably strong (i had some) but if you brake bike parts I wouldnt bother. Edited July 1, 2007 by Chris Abbey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 At that weight, im sure carbon is cool, but just go for echo lites. Saves you near enough £100 and only 50g or so heavier. Plus, carbon can be pretty dangerous if it goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted July 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 dont break forks, not particularly harsh on the front end really, but will they handle the power of a 203mm BB7? because thats what i reckon i might run them with. are the disc mounts good and is the criwn stiff/strong enough to gap to front wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 they flex to much, and are wayyyyyyyyyyyyy to long, then the bottoms tear off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Ashtons only weigh about 100g more, why not get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Ashtons only weigh about 100g more, why not get them?I'm sure Ashton forks are more like 1020g... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 they flex to much, and are wayyyyyyyyyyyyy to long, then the bottoms tear off Amen. (to he first and second point, can't comment on third).Brendan had a set for a while, were silly light, but flexed to a very scary amount. Not just a 'wow, look closely' flex, was more of a 'holy crap are his forks falling out' flex.Being designed for XC to replace suspension forks make them 30-40mm longer then normal forks, which not only looks pants in my opinion, but makes the ride very, well, unique... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 I'm sure Ashton forks are more like 1020g...You're probably right, I'm still pretty sure I've got Ashtons, they look like Fattys, have a steel steerer, 24/26" v-brake mounts and crooked disc mounts (the workmanship is appalling). You sure about that Tart?Quite a stiff and strong fork as well, looks like it's gone through a lot of abuse before I got it and it's still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 You're probably right, I'm still pretty sure I've got Ashtons, they look like Fattys, have a steel steerer, 24/26" v-brake mounts and crooked disc mounts (the workmanship is appalling). You sure about that Tart?Yeh that'll be the ones, we had some and they were defo over 1kg.I wonder what would happen if you whipped the dropouts off a set, cut the legs down and bonded them back on? Must say I'm tempted, despite the obvious lack of warranty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 wonder who gave the idea of carbon mod forks to craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_b Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Yeh that'll be the ones, we had some and they were defo over 1kg.I wonder what would happen if you whipped the dropouts off a set, cut the legs down and bonded them back on? Must say I'm tempted, despite the obvious lack of warranty...hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 wouldnt go with the ashton forks dude, i had a set in 05 a i put 5 cracks in the damm things wanna know scary thing though, i dont go to front wheel and i dont tap so how do they crack loland to be honest i bought some saracen mad forks (the white ones believe they were 04) these are light and vee or disk hope this helps someway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 iv got a set of pace ones, 380mm from dropout to crown (which is quite short) this does limit the flex in the forks.iv got mine for sale if anyone wanted them, they would probably fit a mod pretty well, and a stock it does shorten the wheelbase a little bit (which in some cases works quite well!!!)with anything carbon you just have to be "carful" dont go bashing them round like you would an ally set. mine have been fine after i had a new disc dropout put on as i ran a 200mm rotor when the forks are only designed to run a 160mm.Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 iv got a set of pace ones, 380mm from dropout to crown (which is quite short) this does limit the flex in the forks.Is most of the flex not in the crown?Someone needs to make some proper carbon trials forks, like the Fournales (sp?) ones produced for the Coustellier team. Only cheaper.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 There not too bad shaun.Them ones are for sale, as i dont use them any more, iv been there done that and had an extremly light bike, i think them forks weigh around 600grams!!!! the 420mm ones are 670 or somewhere near. mine have 200mm steerer length and from dropout to crown race is 380mm.Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br3n Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) I rode with pace rc250 or whatever the carbon fibre/magnesium xc forks are, the problem is theyre desingned to replace a single crown suspension fork - so theyre actually pretty tall.Theyre also really, really, really flexy.. which is horrible when tapping. Not to mention i cracked the disk mount within 2 months.edit: you can see how long they are below. Edited July 3, 2007 by br3n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 A mate of mine had those stock carbon forks, within 2 months they had a huuuuge crack in them.He is not a heavy rider either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsalot Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 carbon mod forks for the win!rigid as fook when cut down but of you plan to put a 203 bb7 on bye bye face. I only ride natty really and certainly dont rape bike parts or mega gaps to front wheel and anyone who knows me should no i try to be smooth as possible.obviously warranty goes out the window as mentioned so dont cry when yours break because you were rocking out 10ft gaps to front,lolcraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Smith Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 i considered a set on my bike before, the only thing i did'nt likewas the length, i contacted pace, asking if they would possibly make a set to 400mm length, the extra charge would be £20 for this service which isnt too bad,would be interesting to know if they are still offering this service.ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsalot Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Find a company called HQ fibre products. Think the guys name is Mike. He is the don of carbon and does a fair few of our repairs to our frames it sure aint cheap but the job he does is amazing.Top guy but generally busy as fook.craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 they were doing that Ash for a university project they were making 12 pairs of forks in the jig so were "moving" it more frequently. if you ring them and ask them now they probably wouldnt do it altho 400mm would be nice on a set of 26" forks.if your pretty smooth (dependant on which moves you predominantly do) carbon forks would be fine. You tend to know when carbons not too well, it starts to creak a bit.Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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