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Forum: Road Cycling

11-13-22, 07:52 PM

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Carbon Fork Lifespan?

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Posted By Camilo

But, he's had two steel forks fail and still...

But, he's had two steel forks fail and still prefers steel to carbon fiber which he has no experience or explained basis for mistrusting. I don't question his right to make the risk assessment for...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-11-22, 07:56 PM

Replies: 88

Carbon Fork Lifespan?

Views: 3,673

Posted By Camilo

My guess is that he was saying he's had three...

My guess is that he was saying he's had three metal forks fail, one catastrophically, and because of the metal fork failures, distrusts CF and won't use it. I hope he clarifies because I'm genuinely...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-11-22, 01:00 AM

Replies: 88

Carbon Fork Lifespan?

Views: 3,673

Posted By Camilo

Am I missing something? Was it a CF fork that...

Am I missing something? Was it a CF fork that failed and you were hurt? I see three failed forks mentioned:

My three fork failures:
Aluminum. Broke at the crown without warning.

A cheap steel...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-10-22, 02:28 AM

Replies: 88

Carbon Fork Lifespan?

Views: 3,673

Posted By Camilo

Yea, me too. I'm seeing my brain and most body...

Yea, me too. I'm seeing my brain and most body parts reaching their fatigue limits. The fault lies with several factors: age, design, use and misuse.

Actually, it is the point where N+1 =/< S-1...

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