DJ84 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Hi All, I am seriously contemplating getting a carbon rigid fork for my 26" hardtail.I have been looking around and have seen forks such as the DT Swiss, Ritchey, XCR Pro, On One, ect. My thing is these forks are in the region of R 5k and up. Is there any other options that are good that aren't so damn expensive. I like the look of the On One http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FOOOTCF4709/on_one_monocoque_tapered_carbon_fork,but it isn't the right axle to crown length.I would think something around 445 would be similar to my current setup. Any suggestions would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted October 16, 2013 Share I don't know much about technical issues like axle to crown length. But I got a steel fork from Surly that is pretty dam sweet. I have a lekker dik tire up front and don't mis my suspension at all. I can check the fork flexing a little when I ride, don't know if it's good or bad but it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted October 16, 2013 Share I don't know much about technical issues like axle to crown length. But I got a steel fork from Surly that is pretty dam sweet. I have a lekker dik tire up front and don't mis my suspension at all. I can check the fork flexing a little when I ride, don't know if it's good or bad but it works. Im doing this as a big weight saving,Would like a sub 700gram fork so that rules out all the steel forks as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 16, 2013 Share Im doing this as a big weight saving,Would like a sub 700gram fork so that rules out all the steel forks as far as I know.x-lite carbon fork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Im doing this as a big weight saving,Would like a sub 700gram fork so that rules out all the steel forks as far as I know.Ah... Syncros mabey? A friend of mine has one and it weighs boggerol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 16, 2013 Share I have the other carbon rigid from On One on my 26er SS http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FOOOCAR/on_one_carbon_fork The axle to crown is 440mm and is plenty big enough to run a 650b in there too (have tested), which I will be doing in the near future when I start a new build and convert my Inbred 650b to a SS. The fork you highlighted is for a tapered? you need that on your 26er? the similar straight steerer is http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FOOOSCF4709/on_one_monocoque_straight_steerer_carbon_fork Other options to look at Exotic carbon forks http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2 from carboncycles.cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted October 16, 2013 Share x-lite carbon fork? I cant seem to find it for pricing anywhere,seen the reviews and they are impressed with it. I have the other carbon rigid from On One on my 26er SS http://www.on-one.co...one_carbon_fork The axle to crown is 440mm and is plenty big enough to run a 650b in there too (have tested), which I will be doing in the near future when I start a new build and convert my Inbred 650b to a SS. The fork you highlighted is for a tapered? you need that on your 26er? the similar straight steerer is http://www.on-one.co...rer_carbon_fork Other options to look at Exotic carbon forks http://www.carboncyc...les.cc/?s=0&t=2 from carboncycles.cc Never saw the tapered steerer, I need a straight.thanks for the links I will check that out. I quite like the On Ones.how have you enjoyed yours so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 16, 2013 Share Hi All, I am seriously contemplating getting a carbon rigid fork for my 26" hardtail.I have been looking around and have seen forks such as the DT Swiss, Ritchey, XCR Pro, On One, ect. My thing is these forks are in the region of R 5k and up. Is there any other options that are good that aren't so damn expensive. I like the look of the On One http://www.on-one.co...red_carbon_fork,but it isn't the right axle to crown length.I would think something around 445 would be similar to my current setup. Any suggestions would be helpful. This one is 446 http://carbonal.en.alibaba.com/product/558539447-212844926/MTB_26er_high_quality_carbon_fork.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 16, 2013 Share I cant seem to find it for pricing anywhere,seen the reviews and they are impressed with it. they had on crc a while ago, but I see they are gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Du Toit Posted October 16, 2013 Share I am also looking around for a rigid 26" fork, steel or carbon. My existing fork is more than 2kg, so even a steel rigid will be lighter. I need a straight steerer and axle to crown of between 450-460mm. Difficult to find! Did look at the chinese sites but the one I wanted was out of stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted October 16, 2013 Share This one is 446 http://carbonal.en.a...arbon_fork.html A bit nervous to have a fork from them,followed the frames and they all seem solid but just cant put my face's future in their hands. Neill Du Toit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 16, 2013 Share Never saw the tapered steerer, I need a straight.thanks for the links I will check that out. I quite like the On Ones.how have you enjoyed yours so far? On One do both at the same price. Mine is heavier (920g) than the ones you are looking at as has a ally crown and steerer. Otherwise am very happy with it. Only have a 2.2 tyre on the front of the 26er and have no issues with the bumps, I actually enjoy rigid over suspension. When the tyre needs replacing will go 2.4 Edited October 16, 2013 by shaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 16, 2013 Share A bit nervous to have a fork from them,followed the frames and they all seem solid but just cant put my face's future in their hands. BBN on the hub has built a number of On One 29er SS, think there is one in the classifieds and has used the Flyxi carbon rigid fork and has had no complaints, solid build etc http://www.flyxii.com/products.asp?menuid=357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Thanks guys, Think I will go with the On One.Will try get it in December. It will just need a nice spray job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 20, 2013 Share Looking for a 29er. On One the (only) way to go? One in silver / brushed alu would be the bomb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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