953 Forks

APIII

I'm on a waiting list for a new frame (shouldn't be too long now), and will likely spec 953 as it's a treat for my 40th. I am advised that a 953 fork may be flexy in comparison to a regular steel fork, and really only suited to lighter riders (I'm 12 1/2 stone). Aside from the lighter weight of 953, the practicality of a brushed steel fork is appealing as that is an area that always seems to lose paint after a while. Has anyone got an opinion on this?

compositepro

stock up on stainless cleaning products

APIII

Yeah, good one. Yawn....

compositepro

I'm being serious

don't expect 953 to stay shiny just because its stainless

APIII

Ah, sorry, thought you were taking the wee wee. It's not a problem with the cleaning, more the fact of having no paint to chip/scratch that appeals.

ynyswen24

getting hold of the forks may be the biggest problem, 953 fork legs are like hens teeth. I don't think the stiffness will be a problem if your builder can get them. My experience of 953 (not as much as I'd like...) is that it's plenty rigid. But do stock up on cleaning products.

ovi

At work we do the odd stainless steel kitchen refurbishments and the cleaners when we finish them just use baby oil so I wonder if this will work for your frame.