I have an old aluminum frame produced from a certain fiscally challenged manufacturer. It is large-- the headtube measures 240mm. I am looking for a carbon fork with a 1" threaded chomoly steerer so I can use a Salsa quill stem. The problem seems to be finding one with a long enough steerer. Anyone have a name of a manufacturer that meets these criteria?
Another question is if I do have to have 1" threadless then how are peoples' luck with Performance Forte carbon forks? Who makes these for Performance? I really don't want to spend the money on an expensive fork AND have to buy a headset and stem when I already have a regular headset and quill stem that would work just fine. Performance has a seemingly good deal on their own fork and stem along with a Cane Creek S-2 headset and spacer set for $170. Opinions? Thanks. --Garrett
If you go threadless, look into a Kestrel EMS Pro. Steel steerer, nice ride, reasonable price.
Garrett Cress said:
I have an old aluminum frame produced from a certain fiscally challenged manufacturer. It is large-- the headtube measures 240mm. I am looking for a carbon fork with a 1" threaded chomoly steerer so I can use a Salsa quill stem. The problem seems to be finding one with a long enough steerer. Anyone have a name of a manufacturer that meets these criteria?
Another question is if I do have to have 1" threadless then how are peoples' luck with Performance Forte carbon forks? Who makes these for Performance? I really don't want to spend the money on an expensive fork AND have to buy a headset and stem when I already have a regular headset and quill stem that would work just fine. Performance has a seemingly good deal on their own fork and stem along with a Cane Creek S-2 headset and spacer set for $170. Opinions? Thanks. --Garrett
The Performace carbon fork with steel steerer is fine, should work well for your needs. Measure your headtube to see if a 300mm steerer will be long enough. It has to have enough length for the stem, headset and headtube.
How long is the headtube on you Cannondale?
-Bruce
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I have an old aluminum frame produced from a certain fiscally challenged manufacturer. It is large-- the headtube measures 240mm. I am looking for a carbon fork with a 1" threaded chomoly steerer so I can use a Salsa quill stem. The problem seems to be finding one with a long enough steerer. Anyone have a name of a manufacturer that meets these criteria?
Another question is if I do have to have 1" threadless then how are peoples' luck with Performance Forte carbon forks? Who makes these for Performance? I really don't want to spend the money on an expensive fork AND have to buy a headset and stem when I already have a regular headset and quill stem that would work just fine. Performance has a seemingly good deal on their own fork and stem along with a Cane Creek S-2 headset and spacer set for $170. Opinions? Thanks. --Garrett
Look for a Kinesis model with the 40 mm rake you probably want with a steep head angle (typical for large frames). The threaded steerers are available up to 260 mm, and the 300 mm unthreaded steerer could be threaded by the shop, if necessary. I didn't buy the Performance fork due to its 45 mm offset. Kestrel refuses to divulge their rake. If you want to spend $350 I believe Reynolds forks are available in a choice of rake to get the right trail measurement for stability. Don't remember what the steerers are made of...
