OK so i think I want a new road fork for my Lynskey, I’m not in love with the EC90 SL that’s on there, the front end feels a bit twitchy with it and I think I want less rake to slow it down a bit (EC90SL is 43mm, the other two come in 40mm) and a beefier feel. Also can’t fit 28’s in the Eastons and I might want to.
Are the ENVE’s as good as the hype? Are Woundups really awesome riding? Any FOA got a view based on knowledge?
I don’t give a fuck about weight, I want sturdiness and if I want to save 200grams I’ll cut my hair.
wound ups are ugly. that’s all i can say about them.
the reason you dislike your eastons is because easton make horrible products. i’ve ridden those forks quite a bit and they make anything feel bad, i’m not sure it has anything to do with trail though. put your bike upside down, pull the front wheel and then grab a fork leg in each hand. move them backwards and forwards. the few that i’ve had the displeasure with dealing with actually let me do this, which they really shouldn’t.
Cheers oh knowledgeable ones. Previous EC90SL (from 6-7 years ago) were OK, these new ones are different. Don from Lynskey recommended Enve 2.0 but I already owned the Eastons so gave them a run for the sake of experiment. Shall look into 3Ts as well as Enves.
I’m running an Enve 2.0 on Baum #1 and a 3T Funda Pro on Baum #2.
Both will clear a Grand Bois 26C on a HED Belgium, the Enve has a little more clearance.
Obviously neither has fender mounts & the Enve should clear a 28C.
Can check this out if you want this confirmed.
I think the Enve has a cleaner line but the Funda would suit a bike with J stays like my Merida had.