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Took bike into Hargroves in Southampton for a freehub body replacement,
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Simonb wrote:
Took bike into Hargroves in Southampton for a freehub body replacement, whereupon the mechanic discovered a crack in the forks. Not only is the work on the forks under warranty, but Specialized have replaced the forks with carbon ones! Everyone seems to have carbon forks these days. A colleague in the CTC told me I should really get carbon forks for my racing bike...but I think he was actually after a cheap deal on the nice 531 forks it has at the moment. I'd rather have forks that matched the frame, and as someone who doesn't even ride with gloves in summer, road buzz isn't a major concern ;-) |
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Zog The Undeniable wrote:
Everyone seems to have carbon forks these days. A colleague in the CTC told me I should really get carbon forks for my racing bike...but I think he was actually after a cheap deal on the nice 531 forks it has at the moment. I'd rather have forks that matched the frame, and as someone who doesn't even ride with gloves in summer, road buzz isn't a major concern ;-) Oh. I doubt these forks will match the frame as Specialized don't have any bikes in this colour this year. Probably why they're giving me carbon. I'm not complaining. -- Simonb |
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Zog The Undeniable wrote: Simonb wrote: Took bike into Hargroves in Southampton for a freehub body replacement, whereupon the mechanic discovered a crack in the forks. Not only is the work on the forks under warranty, but Specialized have replaced the forks with carbon ones! Everyone seems to have carbon forks these days. A colleague in the CTC told me I should really get carbon forks for my racing bike...but I think he was actually after a cheap deal on the nice 531 forks it has at the moment. I'd rather have forks that matched the frame, and as someone who doesn't even ride with gloves in summer, road buzz isn't a major concern ;-) Not that long ago, forks were *always* considered an integral part of a frame purchase. but today they are often an extra. Having ridden both carbon and steel forks i have found very little difference. Could it mainly a marketing ploy to get you to shell out more dosh? John B |
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"JohnB" wrote in message
... Zog The Undeniable wrote: Simonb wrote: Took bike into Hargroves in Southampton for a freehub body replacement, whereupon the mechanic discovered a crack in the forks. Not only is the work on the forks under warranty, but Specialized have replaced the forks with carbon ones! Everyone seems to have carbon forks these days. A colleague in the CTC told me I should really get carbon forks for my racing bike...but I think he was actually after a cheap deal on the nice 531 forks it has at the moment. I'd rather have forks that matched the frame, and as someone who doesn't even ride with gloves in summer, road buzz isn't a major concern ;-) Not that long ago, forks were *always* considered an integral part of a frame purchase. but today they are often an extra. Having ridden both carbon and steel forks i have found very little difference. Could it mainly a marketing ploy to get you to shell out more dosh? I'm always sceptical about the ability of marketers to get customers to shell out more cash than they would otherwise. I don't think most people are that gullible. They have enough demands on their money that they won't pay out good money for something that doesn't bring any benefit. The main benefit of carbon forks is lower weight. ___ Michael MacClancy |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 16:17:53 -0000, "Michael MacClancy"
wrote: I'm always sceptical about the ability of marketers to get customers to shell out more cash than they would otherwise. I don't think most people are that gullible. They have enough demands on their money that they won't pay out good money for something that doesn't bring any benefit. The main benefit of carbon forks is lower weight. ___ Michael MacClancy And that's the power of marketing. They got you, and you don't know it. The marginal weight difference that carbon forks might provide means bugger all in practical terms to most peoples bikes. That ain't a benefit, it's what the advertising mob want you to perceive as a benefit. Mission accomplished. -- "Bob" Email address is spamtrapped. To reply directly remove the beverage. |
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Call me Bob wrote:
The marginal weight difference that carbon forks might provide means bugger all in practical terms to most peoples bikes. That ain't a benefit, it's what the advertising mob want you to perceive as a benefit. Mission accomplished. But surely it's about cumulative weight? In which case, any weight saving is significant. Otherwise, why not ride around on over-sized, reinforced steel bikes as they'd prove much stronger. -- Simonb |
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Michael MacClancy typed: I'm always sceptical about the ability of marketers to get customers to shell out more cash than they would otherwise. I don't think most people are that gullible. They have enough demands on their money that they won't pay out good money for something that doesn't bring any benefit. The main benefit of carbon forks is lower weight. Hmm, do £50000 cars get you there faster or any more comfortably than £15000 ones? |
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Hmm, do £50000 cars get you there faster or any more comfortably than £15000 ones? A £50,000 car driven at 50 miles per hour will get you there faster than the £15,000 car driven at 20 miles per hour. The multi zone air conditioning in the more expensive car will also enhance comfort levels and offer a less stressful drive - been there and done it! Vernon in Leeds, fully capable of making a lightweight trick framed high specced bike go faster than his £25 second hand Raleigh Equipe but unwilling to pay for the enhanced performance |
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"Ambrose Nankivell" wrote in
message ... Hmm, do £50000 cars get you there faster or any more comfortably than £15000 ones? Not always. But if you're into that kind of thing you'll probably justify the difference in price. (Leather seats, GPS, aircon, sports suspension, alloy wheels, better acceleration etc.) Another of the main benefits of driving a £50,000 car is showing people you can afford one - if you're into that kind of thing ;-). ___ Michael MacClancy |
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