Who makes the best 1 inch carbon fork for a steel road bike?

General Help
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I´m considering getting a good quality 1 inch theadless carbon fork for a steel road bike.
My understanding is that Columbus, Deda and Ritchey all make 1 inch versions of their carbon forks. I´m hoping somebody might offer some suggestions on which model is better.
I´d prefer a curved fork rather than a straight one, and I´m not set on a carbon steerer or aluminium steerer (unless you can convince me one way or the other).

Many thanks!

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Please tell me you’re also getting a steel fork for your frame?

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Correct, of course I am.

I just want to see what the options are in the world of crabon… :evil:

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i have a columbus carbon fork, in 1 inch threadless, and i like it very much. it has survived some very rough treatment.

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i have an easton ec90 aero full carbon that has a 1 inch steerer tube. Its so light and the ride feels way better.

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wound up.

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I was planning on buying the EC 90 SL too. Watching this thread closely

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+1

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Does the ec90 come in straight and curved?

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If you get any generic fork, carbon. alloy or steel it will make the frame ride and steer differently- mainly due to the geometry of the fork itself.
Custom frames always came with custom forks right up till the 80’s - makers prided themsleves on the perfect fork rake to match the angles and geometry of the frame.

There is a lot of information available on fork offset derived from the steering angles in relation to stability and steering charataristics.

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The aero comes in only straight not sure of
the others you should do a quick google

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I have an EC90 Superlight on my Dean roadie. Highly recommended. They come in a straight blade in the 1 1/8", dunno about 1"

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Yes of course.
Having a fork that weighs 1/3 that of steel is pretty tempting though.

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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-09-EASTON-EC90-SUPERLIGHT-700C-CARBON-STRAIGHT-FORK_W0QQitemZ180484896716QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Sport_Cycling_Parts?hash=item2a05bcf7cc

1"

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That’s really tempting!

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no one bought it…but as a point of reference i paid around that starting price for the ec90 aero… used

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A guy in Townsville is selling this,
“As new Ritchey Carbon Comp fork threadless with 1” steerer, 43mm rake. Bought for a 60cm frame but thought it was a 45mm rake - didn’t like the handling so took it off in 2 weeks. Asking $180