carbon forks

kev2b3
kev2b3 Posts: 159
edited July 2007 in Workshop
hi all
i bought a principia rex sx a few weeks ago with damaged isaac forks. i have been looking around on ebay and other places for replacements but have had no luck. now you may think this is a stupid question but i was wondering would i be able to fit any carbon fork to my bike or does it have to be a isaac type fork.
many thanks
kev

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  • graemetherunner
    graemetherunner Posts: 239
    Any brand.

    All you need to know is are they 1" or 1" & 1/8th steerer

    Does it have an integrated headset or a proper/normal one?

    check out http://www.burls.co.uk/prices.htm as he had some very nice reynolds carbon forks on offer.
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    I picked up a pair of Reynolds Ouzo Pros (1.1/8" integrated) for £100 from Phil Corleys in Milton Keynes....................bargain :)
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    As well as the steerer size - I expect your forks are 1.125", it's also worth checking the fork rake dimension - most forks are 43mm. This is the offset dimension between the centreline of the fork steerer and the centre of the drop-outs. However, some bikes can come fitted with irregular sizes - for large frames it can be 40mm and small ones 45mm. Does the frame feature an integrated headset / flared headtube? - then you'll prob ably want an 'integrated' fork crown too - it just means you have a crown that's flared to blend-in with the headtube for a cleaner look.
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  • coinneach
    coinneach Posts: 79
    Don't be tempted by th eoffer of Look full carbon forks in Ribble jsut now.
    I took them to my LBS who said they don't fir teh Principia/Chris King headset that's on my RexE Pro
    I feel like a novice whose just wasted £70!
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