Forks, braking and carbon...
ride_whenever
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Hey,
I'm planning on converting my pompino to fixed gear. When I do this I'm also planning on changing the forks because the cromoly ones weigh almost a kilo! :shock: I'd like some carbon ones, but I'm now hugely confused.
I don't have an integrated headset, so am i right in thinking i can't use a fork that states it is for integrated headsets? I know carbon steerers need bungs, so is it worth going full carbon or are the alloy ones still worthwhile? My budget for the forks is around £100 (max £140 cheaper would be nice) who make nice ones?
Do I stick with the v-brakes I currently have on there or should I get a calliper and compatible forks, what are the pros/cons?
I was thinking a calliper and controlling it with the cx lever i have currently as my sole brake and using back-pedalling for secondary braking. Seeing as i plan to move to bullhorns, would i be better using a bar-end brake like the TT guys? If I move to a calliper, is there much difference between callipers or are they all equal in terms of power, and only vary in lightness?
I'm planning on converting my pompino to fixed gear. When I do this I'm also planning on changing the forks because the cromoly ones weigh almost a kilo! :shock: I'd like some carbon ones, but I'm now hugely confused.
I don't have an integrated headset, so am i right in thinking i can't use a fork that states it is for integrated headsets? I know carbon steerers need bungs, so is it worth going full carbon or are the alloy ones still worthwhile? My budget for the forks is around £100 (max £140 cheaper would be nice) who make nice ones?
Do I stick with the v-brakes I currently have on there or should I get a calliper and compatible forks, what are the pros/cons?
I was thinking a calliper and controlling it with the cx lever i have currently as my sole brake and using back-pedalling for secondary braking. Seeing as i plan to move to bullhorns, would i be better using a bar-end brake like the TT guys? If I move to a calliper, is there much difference between callipers or are they all equal in terms of power, and only vary in lightness?
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I *believe* you can use an integrated fork all the critical dimesnions are the same, but the shape is a little odd when paired with a non-int. headtube.
You need to check with Brant what fork length and rake you need - I suspect the Pompino forks are bulit to 'cross bike dimensions, so you 'll need a carbon cross fork, which will almost certainly come with canti bosses, so that dictates your brake choice. As far as brands go - why not keep it in the family and get a PlanetX one? Or Kinesis are good vfm.
I use bullhorns on my fixie with a crosstop lever. When i first got the bike I had a TT-style bar end lever, but because I was very stretched out when on the front brake, I didn't have much weight over the back wheel, which made it too easy to lock up. The CX lever means I'm braking from a more upright position, which means I can backpedal more effectively.0
