Franksx2005 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 its strange that everyone says that they wear quickly ive had mine for over a year and they look like new i ran through maxxis tires with 4-6 months for comparison All depends on the terrain, and type of moves you do, also how often you get out. Mine have hardly worn and I'm gettingnoit 3times a week, I do mainly ride natural though. Also I'm pretty sure they are the same compound as the original stickys so they shouldnt wear out any quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmks88 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 too much backhopping? well yeah I ride mostly comp or TGS style, not rolling and spinning around like a clown but still many spots are like 1 or 2km away from my home so I go there with my bike so I still roll around without a seat like a clown.... many riders prefer low pressure in the tyres and I ride with quite high pressures, maybe that counts as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Here's a few more photos of the Karbon forks: Weighed that set at 537g. Feel ridiculously light when you hold them, sort of doesn't really compute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 One thing for people to know when they get that fork. The insert's threads on the Magura mounts are not cleaned up so when you want to tighten the brake clamps, it locks up without tightening the clamps. Only way to achieve correct tightening is to clean the insert's threads with some tools you use to make the threads (I don't know how it's called sorry): I think it's sad that Koxx didn't make it straight when they produced the fork but whatever it's a very nice composite product!!! I am glad Tartybikes sells them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 One thing for people to know when they get that fork. The insert's threads on the Magura mounts are not cleaned up so when you want to tighten the brake clamps, it locks up without tightening the clamps. Only way to achieve correct tightening is to clean the insert's threads with some tools you use to make the threads (I don't know how it's called sorry): I think it's sad that Koxx didn't make it straight when they produced the fork but whatever it's a very nice composite product!!! I am glad Tartybikes sells them! They're called taps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Fitted a set for Jack Carthy, no problems at all with the brake mounts. As with any 4-bolt fork though, never a bad idea to chase them through if you are concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Probably because you used grease! It's good stuff you know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 They're called taps Thanks a lot sir! Fitted a set for Jack Carthy, no problems at all with the brake mounts. As with any 4-bolt fork though, never a bad idea to chase them through if you are concerned Good news! Maybe we had a bad set then... We got it directly from the study desk of K-124. Anyway, I think it's a shame for them not to mke a disc version. Probably because you used grease! It's good stuff you know We didn't at first, but then we did, it changed nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Once the material starts to pick up then grease won't help, the material basically starts to tear and spikes are formed Edited August 21, 2011 by dave33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Once the material starts to pick up then grease won't help, the material basically starts to tear and spikes are formed As I said, we must have had a bad set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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