IRD Titanium Forks

[NeeLix]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275387062988

 

[M-Power]

Not tried these but i read they flex a lot a can judder under hard breaking

 

[ferrus]

I’ve heard that too. It takes a lot of effort/good design to make a solid Ti fork - especially if it’s a 1” steerer

 

[Hotwheels.]

Read the official blurb and they are designed to flex, Rod even went as far as describing them as suspension forks.

 

[scant]

I wouldnt ride morzine braking bumps with them. but they're not too bad. no worse than a ritchey logic. I'm fairly lightweight, if you're heavier build, results may vary

 

[M-Power]

I’ve heard that too. It takes a lot of effort/good design to make a solid Ti fork - especially if it’s a 1” steerer

I sold a NOS 1in steerer XACD Ti fork to a German for his FAT Ti and they turned out stiffer than a porn star at a first audition.

 

[ferrus]

Mix up at the audition hey.. poor Thor Girthwell missed the memo ‘bout it being a gay shoot…
The couple of Chinese Ti forks I use (think one is XACD) are pretty flexy, slightly more than a steel Logic. They suit my lame-ass riding demands just fine though, I love em

 

[M-Power]

Mix up at the audition hey.. poor Thor Girthwell missed the memo ‘bout it being a gay shoot…
The couple of Chinese Ti forks I use (think one is XACD) are pretty flexy, slightly more than a steel Logic. They suit my lame-ass riding demands just fine though, I love em

Need pics pls The 1st gen XACD Ti forks had a tendency to snap. I got mine from an RB member and they were definitely stiff using thicker walled tubing. Wish i had kept em now but I have a factory BOI on the bike instead. Love the feel and ride of my Morati Ti forks. When Ti forks are done right they really do transform the ride.

 

[ferrus]

They do indeed. The best upgrade I’ve ever made. I’d go as far as saying good Ti forks might be a better upgrade to a quality steel frame than a Ti frame would be.
Can’t wait to try my Morati’s later this summer, your enthusiastic reports are inspiring

 

[M-Power]

They do indeed. The best upgrade I’ve ever made. I’d go as far as saying good Ti forks might be a better upgrade to a quality steel frame than a Ti frame would be.
Can’t wait to try my Morati’s later this summer, your enthusiastic reports are inspiring

Interesting…never tried a Ti fork on a steel frame Its always been an obsession to find the ultimate ride combo. I like a nice car like most but it excites me to see the bicycle taking greater prominence in cities and as a cool means of transport. I can see a time when retro bikes will be elevated to uber cool status.