Wyatt Earp Posted September 13, 2012 Share "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. paarlmtb, pietas and Skott5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 13, 2012 Share Good post...lekker clip as well. Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 13, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted September 13, 2012 Share Awesome review! Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted September 13, 2012 Share Anyone know the price of the niner carbon fork (non-tapered)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted September 13, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted September 13, 2012 Share Anyone know the price of the niner carbon fork (non-tapered)? Oh yes expect to pay about R3500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_C50_ Posted September 13, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 13, 2012 Share (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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 13, 2012 Share As promised. With Ritchey fork. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6748864669_056196c789_z.jpgDSCF1334 by OddPix1, on Flickr With Niner fork. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/6874751130_af1399625b_c.jpgIMG_9996 by OddPix1, on Flickr Raab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 13, 2012 Share Another SS for me. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7982823190_12e7d97c8a_b.jpgIMG_1291 by OddPix1, on Flickr BogusOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted September 13, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted September 13, 2012 Share Now I want one aswell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted September 13, 2012 Share Just checked Dangle's review on the Ritchey website! luuks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietas Posted September 13, 2012 Share Ek is nou amper reg om te huil. Oh, maar dis vrek mooi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 13, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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