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Carbon Forks for Heavy Riders

Carbon Forks for Heavy Riders

Carbon Forks for Heavy Riders

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What are the best carbon road forks for heavy riders over 200 lbs? I've done a little research on this, and found that the all-carbon forks are in general not appropriate for the heavier riders. They tend to flex too much under severe loads during events such as sprints. So the general recommendation seems to be a carbon road fork with a steel or aluminum steerer (or titanium if you can find it).

I've read good things about the wound-up brand of forks. Are there any others worth considering?

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