Need a new carbon fork - generic ok?

blorg
blorg Posts: 1,169
edited September 2007 in Workshop
Unfortunately a crash has left me needing a new fork for my Trek 5000. LBS reckons a generic carbon fork (~€120) will do the trick; this is certainly a lot cheaper than a replacement Bontrager fork (~€350).

Now I don't think the original fork on the 5000 was anything special, it is listed as "Bontrager approved" on the spec sheet. It's carbon with an alloy steerer, same as the generic one.

Should I just go for the generic- any difference from the original? Or should I be looking at this as an opportunity to upgrade?

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  • blorg
    blorg Posts: 1,169
    Actually having a closer look at the head tube I think I may be needing more than a fork :-(

    frame.jpg
  • fluff.
    fluff. Posts: 771
    Time to upgrade the whole lot then!
  • John C.
    John C. Posts: 2,113
    Strip the frame and forks and get a new frameset. I wouldn't trust that frame again. 2008 bikes are coming out so there should be some good deals coming up soon.
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  • acorn_user
    acorn_user Posts: 1,137
    Yes, time for a new frame and fork. If you want to carry on with aluminium, the Fort range is great value at Sonic Cycles. These are well made in the Czech Republic :)

    But would now not be the perfect oppurtunity to buy a steel frame and fork? ;)
  • arranandy
    arranandy Posts: 688
    Time for a new frame I'd say. The damage that your photo shows would cast a doubt in my mind about the integrity of the frame.
    Flying Scot? You must be joking!

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