beatlebee 

I need to replace the fork on my 2014 Cannondale Evo Hi Mod.

LBS suggested an Enve 2.0. Does anyone have an Enve fork on a hi end frame and can comment on the replacement? Would the Enve be as good as the oem?

Thanks.

datlas 

Enve makes good forks. Make sure the rake and other dimensions are the same as your stock fork.

Why do you have to replace it??

DOS

Enve makes high end stuff across an array of components (forks, bars, posts, etc). I was recently shopping carbon forks to upgrade my cdale CAAD. Stood down when I discovered a crack in my frame but what I found was that Enve and Ritchey emerged as really as only options anymore in the aftermarket carbon fork space, with maybe 3T as an option as well but they are not as widely available. Even Easton seems to be moving away from forks since I found very little availability.

Enve seems to have more options by way of tapered steerer than Ritchey but are more expensive than Ritchey (you could go lighter and pricier if you go with Enve 1.0 over 2.0 by the way).

Does cannondale not offer replacement forks for their bikes? If you are dealing with an LBS that is a cannondale dealer, getting a fork from c,dale might be an option.

jaxgtr

Cannondale Forks : Road Forks

grahny

You cannot go wrong with an ENVE road 2.0. Best fork IMO. I've been riding an original EDGE 2.0 on a Lynskey R320 for 8 years and it's only being replaced because I crashed into a vehicle at high speed (fork didn't even break, but is damaged to the point of replacement). ENVE Customer Service is absolutely top notch, cannot say enough good things about those folks, very friendly, responsive and helpful. They're giving me a replacement at a substantial cost savings too. Their warranty/crash replacement policy is excellent and they'll take care of you. Worth every single penny. Oh yeah, and the fork is something you'll never think about due to it's excellent ride quality. There's a reason a lot of high end manufacturers rebrand ENVE forks and sell with their frame sets.

To add, agreed on ensuring you get the correct rake, and if you go with ENVE, register your fork on their website after you get it. Also note you'll most likely need a new crown race.

sbxx1985 

Cervelo customer service thought the 43mm Enve 1.0 was an "excellent" choice to replace the supplied 3T fork on my 2009 R3SL during my WW phase. Many custom builders use the 2.0 and offer a 1.0 upgrade. It's good stuff.

Biggest problem will be whether it reasonably matches the frame. Decals are loud.

Pb_Okole

I put an ENVE 2.0 on the Lynskey R240 I just built up. The bike handles beautifully and the fork appears to be very well made and stiff.

Sy Reene

Seem to be other multiple options out there aftermarket. Buy Road Bike Forks Online at Ribble Cycles UK

indyfabz

CafeVelo

Is the 1.0 still 1 1/8 only? Last time I looked at forks only 2.0 had taper options. Either way, there's a reason most of the custom bikes out there that don't have a made to order fork in the material of the frame spec an enve.

noodle soup

beatlebee 

Okay thanks. My steering tube is cracked, hence the replacement.

noodle soup

Any idea how that happened?

beatlebee 

Sort of: a while back I put on a different stem that left the steering tube a bit lower than ideal. (The previous stem was slammed and the steering tube cut for that application.) So that may have added some stress. The LBS commented that the steering tube was a bit short for this stem. Also, I went down on the hammer ride last Saturday. It was a relatively benign fall as I had time to react to the bunch in front that went down. I veered off the road and fell in some dirt. I didn't think it was a big deal, but I did notice creaking after that incident, which turned out to be the steering tube issue.

Psimet2001 

Yup. There's your problem.

I get that everyone wants to give their bike a briss but being around these things for so long it is almost always a bad idea. Things change and having some adjustability is always beneficial. Heck even most stems don't have the same stack height so cutting them super slammed leaves one with few if any options if their current stem cracks or they want to change setups.

Running a stem on a fork cut too low for it will place an immense amount of stress on the fork steerer. Crashing on it - even if a mild crash - can very easily result in a one way trip to crackville.

ENVE makes great forks. There are also a lot of other forks out there that are great as well.

sbxx1985 

psimet knows these wheels.

CafeVelo

I always leave myself a 5mm spacer on top of the stem after I find the right fit for that reason. I can't usually ride a bike without spacers under the stem, but if I could I would probably put 5mm under it as well, just in case.

Psimet2001 

indeed

Psimet2001 

Exactly. I have had more than one conversation with a 20-something hot to trot up and coming pro phenom (in their own mind) who just HAS to have the stem slammed. "dude...you have no money. You're going to sell this thing in a year to help fund the next team bike...leave it sellable."

beatlebee 

Live and learn, no biggie. Thanks all.

CafeVelo

Racers must be a lot more obstinate, or at least magazine influenced, in Illinois.

rpenmanparker 

Enve certainly makes a fine fork at either level 1 or 2. But there are many choices that might be more cost effective and equally high performing. I personally favor the Ritchey forks. The PRO (all carbon) is excellent and the WCS is outstanding. Both are very light for their price ranges and have fine reputations.

Psimet2001 

Kids. They want to have the longest stem and the most slammed position. I've had more than one try and find negative stems in the 140 range. They can run them ok but for some of them it's the equivalent of not having the latest game console or whatever it is kids obsess over....

.....or like middle aged men riding 14mph centuries on aero bikes and wheels.

CafeVelo

Both keep the lights on, but you'd hope at the price they're spending they'd go for something that does what they need it to for how they'll use it. Oh well.

datlas 

Maybe they are channeling their inner [MENTION=106129]timtak[/MENTION].