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jolly_codger
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I currently have vintage bikes with a variety of threadless carbon forks: Ritchey, Kinesis, un-labeled Bike Nashbar house brand, and a Performance Bicycle Forte (also have another Ritchey on the workbench awaiting install on my winter project). Honestly, I couldn't say that there is a huge difference in ride quality (even the straight blade Forte rides the same). I am currently around 190#, but was at 250# when Covid started and rode them all at the higher weight with no problems. If you aren't in a rush, keep your eye on Ebay because carbon 1-inchers show up there semi-regularly and can be pretty decent deals (the Forte was brand new in a box that I picked up on a best offer to a resale shop and the Ritchey on the bench had been on a bike but is in pristine, still in box condition). There is a lot of junk on there as well and I avoid anything that has visible surface damage. Good luck, I am confident that you will find something you'll be happy with.
John
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