I've got some of those on one steel forks I run sometimes, they are a bit harsh but ok. Disc mount wasn't too great on mine either had to get my brother to machine it a bit to get it inline, wasn't an issue till I changed from avids to maguras. I like the handling of the bike with them on.
Tyre wise I run a single ply 2.4 Maxxis Ardent which is the biggest tyre I can find without going crazy heavy (it's about 825g) @ 22psi ish.
Got Carbon Exotics on my Cotic Soul, would recommend them for sure, bargain @ £85 as well
I'm thinking of maybe getting some carbon Exotics too. How are they for taking some clumsy riding? I'm not going to be doing jumps but will do the odd 2ft drop off and am not the best at landing well...
I have on-one 29er forks on my 456 and they're great. Not sure I'd want them on a long rocky ride but for my local riding they have been fun. (Wierdly?) I find really steep slow technical stuff much easier but faster stuff much harder.
If you can get some cheap then go for it. If it's your only bike I think you'll be wanting suspension back soon so might not be a bargain.
Riding style has had to adapt a bit but I can still keep up with everyone else. I tend to jump, hop and lift the front wheel to keep speed. Arms etc. have all been fine. A few long flight of stairs I thought I was going to shake a tooth out.
singlespeedstu - Member
just stick a Kashima sticker on them and go to a trail center and watch nobbers **** over them.
I've had the Exotic carbon forks on my SS for a couple of years now. They're great and have taken the odd jump/drop with no problem. I wouldn't want to land hard on them from a height but they'd probably be fine.
marvincooper - Member
I'm thinking of maybe getting some carbon Exotics too. How are they for taking some clumsy riding? I'm not going to be doing jumps but will do the odd 2ft drop off and am not the best at landing well...
Mine seem tough, though I'm not a hard lander- been good for everyday jumping, drops etc. Though tbh if you want to do drops etc on rigids, you'll want to learn better landing! Not so much for the forks' sake as your own.
I'd recommend a decent size tyre... I use a 2.5 Nevegal in mine, I guess otherwise I'd use a Rubber Queen- not just wide but also tall, it's the volume you want more than the width.
I don't know if I'm that bad at landing (and I'm not particularly heavy), just that it's never really been an issue with the sus forks.
Anyone heard of anyone breaking the exotic carbon fork? I can imagine it's not a pleasent experience...
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