Post your mtb SS

[Wyatt Earp]

"Any advice as to which is the better fork and why ?"

 

No - but it doesn't seem right to put a niner fork on a Ritchie frame to me perhaps something in steel instead of carbon?

 

Going to be great when it is built up whatever fork you choose.

 

That's the logic one should apply , but in the real world it's not always possible.

Tom had the first models on display with Syncro's forks.

 

The reality, if one is going to ride the bike, then the correct fork for the application needs to be used.

A rigid bike, as appealing as it may look and sound and as doable it becomes on the regular training rides, becomes a monster to deal with when you put the bike in a race situation and ride it very hard.

 

For this application, the steel fork is the last one on the list.

I built my bike in December with the Ritchey fork, the bike in itself is a flipping amazing ride (I will post a u-toob link on a review)

 

I rode Attakwas with the Ritchey fork on a Niner steel frame.

It was tough as hell.

I bought the Niner fork and soon realized that it's not your average every day fork.

 

The Niner fork is an engineering masterpiece and feels as close to simulated suspension as one can imagine.

I saved my pennies, not wanting to slap my black Niner fork on my Ritchey, but rather the white Niner fork.

This I did in December.

 

The bike has gone from amazing to mind blowing.

 

[rouxtjie]

Good post...lekker clip as well.

[Wyatt Earp]

Good post...lekker clip as well.

 

Thanks Rouxtjie.

Will post pics of the bike before and after as soon as I can get in to Flickr.

[Raab]

Awesome review!

[the nerd]

Anyone know the price of the niner carbon fork (non-tapered)?

[SteveS]

Anyone know the price of the niner carbon fork (non-tapered)?

NonTapered Niner forks are as scarce as hens teeth. But Dangle is the man to find you one.

[SteveS]

Anyone know the price of the niner carbon fork (non-tapered)?

 

Oh yes expect to pay about R3500

[_C50_]

The reality, if one is going to ride the bike, then the correct fork for the application needs to be used.

A rigid bike, as appealing as it may look and sound and as doable it becomes on the regular training rides, becomes a monster to deal with when you put the bike in a race situation and ride it very hard.

 

For this application, the steel fork is the last one on the list.

 

 

(Un)Fortunately i had to go with this option purely from a cycling "budget" point of view, just to get the bike rolling for SSWC2012. Hopefully i still have most of my fillings left come the end of the weekend.

[Wyatt Earp]

(Un)Fortunately i had to go with this option purely from a cycling "budget" point of view, just to get the bike rolling for SSWC2012. Hopefully i still have most of my fillings left come the end of the weekend.

 

Luckily it's a short course

[Wyatt Earp]

As promised.

 

With Ritchey fork.

 

 

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6748864669_056196c789_z.jpg

DSCF1334 by OddPix1, on Flickr

 

With Niner fork.

 

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/6874751130_af1399625b_c.jpg

IMG_9996 by OddPix1, on Flickr

[Wyatt Earp]

Another SS for me.

 

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7982823190_12e7d97c8a_b.jpg

IMG_1291 by OddPix1, on Flickr

[DR ◣◢]

I can comment on a steel fork. Its heavy and will make lofting the front of the bike a little harder. It not overly stiff but has a good amount give and it tracks true enough. It is however quite harsh on the hands.

 

Halfway into the first lap at SSSAC i could feel it. I did have crappy grips on the bike which didnt help much.

 

ESI Chunky grips is a must on a rigid fork. Really helps to absorb most of the fine trail chatter that wrecks the wrists and fingers.

 

Im seriously considering a Lefty or similar weight suspension fork for the Singular. The steel fork is fairly heavy sonit would be a win win.

[Raab]

Now I want one aswell!!

[Raab]

Just checked Dangle's review on the Ritchey website! luuks!!

[pietas]

Ek is nou amper reg om te huil. Oh, maar dis vrek mooi

[Wyatt Earp]

Just checked Dangle's review on the Ritchey website! luuks!!

Thanks Raab.

That review was filmed by a good friend of mine, he is brilliant with that stuff.