Mr_Orange Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 I'm looking at 20" carbon forks and I'm wondering which one is considered the strongest one out there? Here's 2 i've been checkin out that have unique properties: Crewkerz. This one works with a through-axle hub. Does this improve the overall fork strength? https://www.trial-bikes.com/en/crewkerz-tapered-20-carbon-fork-p-538108.html Monty. This one is the heaviest CF fork so i'd assume the extra material is going to make it stronger. https://www.trial-bikes.com/en/monty-m5-carbon-tapered-20-fork-p-537843.html Any other ones out there considered to be strong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) I have been using Crewkerz ones since they have been released on both 20" and 26" bikes. They are very rigid but give you that great rebound when needed on hooked moves. Also the brake rigidity is second to none. Go that way Edited June 12, 2018 by Canardweb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Orange Posted June 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) thanks for the feedback. Do you retire carbon forks (or parts in general) after a certain amount of time? I'm about to put together a mountain bike soon too so i've been wondering what's the current deal with carbon fiber tech in general these days. I guess people who are serious about these sports tend to have something totally new after a couple of years anyways. But what if say you bash/dropped a carbon fiber part against a rock or ledge early on? Are people just rolling the dice on these things or are there new recent developments in cf that have redefined this material? Edited June 13, 2018 by Mr_Orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Typically you can get away with a reasonable amount. I've seen some fairly heavily scratched carbon bars and forks keep on going, but it's worth exercising your judgement with that. If it's a deep gouge then it might be worth keeping a very close eye on it to see if you can see the start of any cracks form, but if it's just a little scratch here and there it's all good. For strength, the Crewkerz or Clean forks are the way to go. The Crewkerz forks require a through axle front hub which theoretically helps stiffen up the front of your bike a bit, but if you've got a standard bolt-in front hub the Clean forks will be the best for you. Going for the Clean forks gives you a lot more flexibility with hubs you can run which is worth bearing in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_HBtrials Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 I run the 20'' disc and 26'' HS Crewkerz forks. The best I ever rode. Many of my friends tried the Clean HS 26'' and went back to the Crewkerz. I can't speak about the Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Clean / Crewkerz are the strongest / best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Orange Posted June 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 got the consensus i was looking for. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pít Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Crewkerz is now offering a vertical dropout fork http://trial-world.com/en/20-forks/1276-crewkerz-waw-wpp-20-carbon-fork.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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