Redline Conquest Pro Carbon fork Vs Easton EC70 fork?!

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Permalink Reply by Echappe Equipment on August 17, 2010 at 10:44am

Not sure about the Easton specifically, but I upgraded to an Alpha Q fork on the redline bike and it was so much better. It was like a new bike.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Osterbeck on August 17, 2010 at 2:47pm

Which Alpha Q fork? I was bummed to read that they are no longer in production. What was the biggest difference you noticed between the forks?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Echappe Equipment on August 22, 2010 at 3:28pm

It was a cx-20. I wanted the alloy steertube and this fit the bill.

I'm pretty sure they are still producing these forks. They still have them listed on their website . I can look into getting one if you really want to pursue that.

I can also see that some have recommended the Edge forks, which I think are also a great option. I don't have much experience first hand with their parts, but the wheels are very nice and I would assume their pursuit of carbon perfection would translate over to the parts division.

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Permalink Reply by Hamilton on August 17, 2010 at 4:17pm

The Easton EC70 fork shudders more than any other fork I've ever used. It may be fixed with a fork mounted cable hanger, but I don't know that I'd take the chance.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Osterbeck on August 17, 2010 at 7:31pm

Wow...that does not sound good!

What brand frame and fork are you currently using?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Hamilton on August 17, 2010 at 8:55pm

I'm currently riding a Stevens Carbon frame and fork. I've also ridden a number of other 'cross bikes and nothing was as bad as the Easton EC70. After seeing the new 2011 bikes it seems most companies understand that going super light isn't the way to do it. Most of the new bikes have redesigned forks that are much beefier and shouldn't have any trouble with fork/brake shudder. The latest issue of Cyclocross Magazine has a great Fork review, take a look and find something else. It seems like Edge was the way to go.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Osterbeck on August 17, 2010 at 9:52pm

I figured the EC70 (not very light) would be much better than the EC70 which can be troublesome. Then again the cyclocross world team rides them! I have used 3 other forks including a full aluminum Redline with no issues so I am suprised to hear the EC70 was so bad. What brakes were you using?

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Permalink Reply by Hamilton on August 18, 2010 at 6:51am

TRP EuroX, not sure if the pads were black or red.

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