posted by Graham on january 16, 1997 at 17:16:24:
in reply to: re: Carbon forks over aluminium for Merlin posted by Eugene on december 21, 1996 at 20:15:25:
: : I'm contemplating switching my Sakae FX Litage aluminium
: : fork for a Kestrel or Time carbon. I love the ride of
: : the aluminium,the only thing that troubles me is the
: : steering is too twitchy. Would a carbon fork improve
: : this condition, make no difference or make it worse?
: : Any commments are appreciated.
: I ride my Merlin Road with a Time carbon fork.
: Never had the experience with an aluminium fork.
: The Time carbon fork gives the bike a positive
: feeling, not twitchy nor soft. To be frank, it
: kind of feels like my old Peugeot w/ 501 Reynolds
: tubing throughout.