dk2 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Hi am i the only wondering why the is no brakecable attachment point on the inspired forks? I Mean it a high quality brand and everybody with a frontbrake need them. They seems to have no problem providing them for the rearbrake hose. Here's my tip for for them, make it internal routing instead, looks so much more clean...and take it a step further do it both front and rear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 I can only assume it's to guarantee the strength, hose attachments have always been the weak spot on trials forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoofty Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 They say it creates a stress riser at the point of the tab. Which is ironic bc w inspired you only get a 6 month warranty. Surely it would last that long... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk2 Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 Hmm the welding/solding problem sounds like a thing from the 80's related to poor craftsmanship...Internal routing should be fine...I guess it come down to hassel / price they don't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 I just use a couple of velcro straps like this, works great https://alansbmx.com/products/united-velcro-cable-strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Song Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 It's not a big deal because you can use stick on cable guides, or use velcro straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 (edited) Welding one on creates a stress point in the forks where they routinely fail when put under the extreme loads found in trials riding. Forks that have had them in the past would fail there like clockwork. Not putting one on presents no real issue for the user - if you're worried about the look of it then just use a loop of transparent sticky tape - and means that they've been made with longevity in mind. The warranty may only last six months, but they design the product to last as long as possible. (For the record - it's not just Inspired. Most trials brands have a very short warranty period, to the extent of a historic Koxx sister-brand called NoWar offering zero warranty right from the date of purchase. NoWar = No Warranty.) Edit: The trouble with internal hose routing is that it's more of a faff to replace/exchange them. They used to come with the option to internally route, and maybe they still do - I don't know. But trials riders typically fiddle with brakes a lot, and if you have to disconnect them and rebleed them every time you want to take them off the bike... it's hassle. Especially true for the rear, as it has the added problem of hoses getting torn in crashes where the bars go spinning. Sure, you could fix that with what people now think is a revolutionary product in the BlockLock headsets that Monty did with their Stop Steering System getting on for 30 years ago, but that adds more weight, complexity, cost, and if using Acros as they all do, plastic compression rings which have absolutely no place in trials Honestly, these are problems that mountain bike companies solved that just don't exist for trials usage. I question the need for them in MTB even, but they know people will buy it so why wouldn't they sell it in this broken, terrible world? Edited January 6 by aener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk2 Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 True...I made a hole and routed internal. Might regret it, but looks clean... I usually put the brakes on bleed and leave then on forever. Last bike 6years no hassle... but thanks for inputs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bourde Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Most HS33 alloy forks develop cracks around the welds. It is only a matter of time for a professional rider. The leverage applied by the fork legs is ridiculous and there is a quite rude stiffness transition close to the headset. So any additional edge in this area is a high stress riser. Afaik Crewkerz developed a carbon fork, cause they are less prone to fatigue failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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