My Easton carbon forks (pics added)
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....are on at last! Ordered in early May, arrived Mid-May, fitted this week. Allow me to explain.
After ordering a variety of wedge bungs (is that the right term?) while my bike shop attempted to fit the Eastons for me (and waiting for every single one we used to be back-ordered) we realised that 2010 Giant headtube dimensions are non-standard and unique to Giant.
A month or so had passed by now, and my bike shop ended up calling Giant directly only to be told that the only carbon forks that would fit a Giant, were the ones made by Giant. The lads at the shop disputed this only to be told by Giant that 'we would never get the Eastons to fit' and that was that.
As my Eastons were a better spec that any Giant forks, the shop persevered and got down to do some minute measuring so a one-off part could be machined especially. They were so fired up by the project after being told it couldn't be done, that they paid for the machining just to see the forks on the bike. Anyway, I dropped it off to the shop on Saturday and collected it last night.
I went for a quick ride and I'm pleased to say that they have transformed the bike. I realised that my old forks were laughably heavy once off the bike, but it's the smoothness of the ride that impresses more than the overall weight loss. The damping qualities of the carbon is quite frankly amazing and makes London riding a delight. They look good, feel good and they actually make a difference to the way the bike feels overall. Despite my frame being non-carbon, I think that I have made my bike into something that is perfect for me, and that makes me
I am very, very pleased and it was worth waiting for months - besides, I have a unique bike apparently and I can't see anyone else going through all that hassle.
Lesson learnt? Check that parts fit before ordering
Pics to follow.
After ordering a variety of wedge bungs (is that the right term?) while my bike shop attempted to fit the Eastons for me (and waiting for every single one we used to be back-ordered) we realised that 2010 Giant headtube dimensions are non-standard and unique to Giant.
A month or so had passed by now, and my bike shop ended up calling Giant directly only to be told that the only carbon forks that would fit a Giant, were the ones made by Giant. The lads at the shop disputed this only to be told by Giant that 'we would never get the Eastons to fit' and that was that.
As my Eastons were a better spec that any Giant forks, the shop persevered and got down to do some minute measuring so a one-off part could be machined especially. They were so fired up by the project after being told it couldn't be done, that they paid for the machining just to see the forks on the bike. Anyway, I dropped it off to the shop on Saturday and collected it last night.
I went for a quick ride and I'm pleased to say that they have transformed the bike. I realised that my old forks were laughably heavy once off the bike, but it's the smoothness of the ride that impresses more than the overall weight loss. The damping qualities of the carbon is quite frankly amazing and makes London riding a delight. They look good, feel good and they actually make a difference to the way the bike feels overall. Despite my frame being non-carbon, I think that I have made my bike into something that is perfect for me, and that makes me
I am very, very pleased and it was worth waiting for months - besides, I have a unique bike apparently and I can't see anyone else going through all that hassle.
Lesson learnt? Check that parts fit before ordering
Pics to follow. 
What Easton's did you go for and how much do they weigh?
Really tempted to replace mine with the 3T Funda Team's at 335g uncut
http://www.thenew3t.com/details.aspx?i=Forks&p...
Really tempted to replace mine with the 3T Funda Team's at 335g uncut
http://www.thenew3t.com/details.aspx?i=Forks&p...
I have these ones (straight): http://www.eastoncycling.com/ec90-sl-curved-tapere...
Heavier than the ones you link to at 349g
Heavier than the ones you link to at 349g
I went for straight Eastons and the previous Giant ones were slightly curved. I'm not sure of the exact dimension change, but it all feels a bit tighter, sharper, smoother and generally nicer all round.
I'm pleased that after all of the waiting and expense the difference is noticeable.
I'm pleased that after all of the waiting and expense the difference is noticeable.
Great Pretender said:
BliarOut said:
Must. Not. Buy. Carbon...
You must.I just bought this beastie after initially deciding that 'carbon bikes were for nerds':
I am looking at carbon seat posts though, I get far too many tingles with my slicks 
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