Is this "carbon" fork too good to be true?

Broomiester

Hi guys,

I'm trying to build a fixie for as cheap as possible for commuting ect and just wondering if this insanely priced "Carbon Fork" is too good to be true, and if so is it still worth going for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Road-Bike-Car ... 3cd58d1357

I think I already know the answer but gotta have hope!

Thanks guys!

craker

Looks OK, you may get stung on import duty. And are you going to trust a bargain basement fork when you're haring it down a big hill?

Broomiester

To be honest using it as a commuter fork I doubt I'll be using it for anything too vigorous. Just wanted to check with you guys first! Thanks for your advice once again!

The Rookie

Not had a problem with any of my Taiwan/HK/China direct buys, 560g is good but not worryingly light, personally I'd go for it.

maringirl

I'd avoid any unbranded carbon personally. It is your safety - no matter what use for your bike - if the fork goes the result is the same you will hit the deck hard.

The Rookie

Most cheaper parts are just the same ones branded, my carbon seatpost is the same an exotic carbon one, cost me half as much!

bigmat

Been riding an unbranded carbon fork from China for maybe 7 years now? So light (330g) that when I get my carbon bike I switched it for the carbon / alloy forks my new bike came with. Not had any problems with it. Cost about £60 at the time.