Tommy d Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Ok, my elderly MAD forks are in the process of cracking and dying so I shall need some new ones. I don't really know anything about forks so I'd appreciate some info.Is there much difference between steel and aluminium forks? I've got a steel frame if that's relevant.Is there much variation in length/height of forks? Does this matter?What's all this about stiffness, is that important? Basically I'll be after some strong forks that will last, with V mounts, and it would be nice if they were light as well. What do I want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 get controls or urbans from tartybikes if you want a vee. control forks flex abit more and give you abit more bounce, whilst the urbans are stiffer and give you a more solid feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 all about ssracen mad forks i got 04's got them second hand there going very strong, the echo forks seem to have a good rep there is certainly a few riders who ride with them.best bet mate is just to do some research on tartybikes and the other shops with price and weight and description.if you cant afford the more expensive fork though like the echo's or the zoo's may i suggest some tuff guys, i know there heavy but they are a great fork for the mean time until you you have money for a decent fork, would you be interested in a another pair of sarcens as i have some that i could send you for small fee there disk and vee version sprayed white if your interested add me to msnlankyri@hotmail.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Aluminium forks look better than steel. Steel forks + steel frame is ok, but don't use steel forks + alu frame, that would be madness. Just joking really, it's not that important. Most decent forks are aluminium now though. If you don't want a disc mount (for the future) then Pashleys would be OK, and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N22CK_C Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I want some new forks as well so I can run front disc just to add to the thread...What forks would be best for nice balance between strength and weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Like said controls or urbansI want some new forks as well so I can run front disc just to add to the thread...What forks would be best for nice balance between strength and weight?You ride mod dont you going off your pick so i would get echo lites. Everyone loves them forks so many riders are using them now a days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason222 Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I had a cheap steel fork on my echo control, it lasted 3 days before it bent out over 2 inches. My wheelbase went from 1065 to 1125 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy d Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thankyou for the advice so far.Looks like Control or Pashley would be good options. Does anyone know if the Pashley ones just come in blue? £50 is a rather attractive idea...Anybody know which of the two would be stronger? And lighter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) Pashleys are about 900g, controls are 839g, so the controls are a bit lighter. Pashleys however are just plain lush, and pretty solid. Edited July 23, 2007 by Dont you Just Hate it When... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 viz or atomzs forms, seriously the best forks out at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy d Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Well I rang Pashley and they told me the TV series is long gone! Bit of a shocker! Off to the Classified section we go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualjoe Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Well I rang Pashley and they told me the TV series is long gone! Bit of a shocker! Off to the Classified section we go...I have a pair of pashleys, lovly forks just no disc mounts. £25 posted if you like (I gotta measure the steerer tube 1st before any dealings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 viz or atomzs forms, seriously the best forks out at the moment!thats seconded now. my god, bigman, prawn, stan and waddy all use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy d Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 thats seconded now. my god, bigman, prawn, stan and waddy all use them.Fine forks I have no doubt, but I think Pashley's have the edge simply because they are cheap second hand and I am poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 my pashleys were 3rd hand and lasted a year and a half!they are about as strong as you can get ( i think...)...nice bounce, nice shape.got some echo ones now (they have a v-brake mount and are black..) and they have a very thick steerer tube but feeel really very flexy to me- not sure if i like it or not! i can't be bothering changing them mind...adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Fine forks I have no doubt, but I think Pashley's have the edge simply because they are cheap second hand and I am poor £20 posted for a set of pashley forks with vee mounts only? matte black with white tartybikes stickers...pm me if you're interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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