Ti forks...what is the true demand?
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What price people are willing to pay? Isn't that highly dependent of what you're offering. Something REALLY special causes that much desire that price could go seriously sky high possibly. Maybe simply try by test the watters? Also good publicity, some very trick fork.
Than offer cheaper versions somewhat later.
Than offer cheaper versions somewhat later.
I actually like forks with a little curve in them, like the early specialized direct drive forks.
I would have thought a titanium version of these would be nice, solid tracking with just enough life to take a bit of rough out of the trail, but then I was never an engineer and it might end up a bit bouncey.
I would have thought a titanium version of these would be nice, solid tracking with just enough life to take a bit of rough out of the trail, but then I was never an engineer and it might end up a bit bouncey.
Actually 24pounces, the unicrown design for Ti is structurally more sound from an engineering standpoint utilizing round blades than the segmented style.
The issue with the 90's Ti and many of the Chi-Ti products is that they are utilizing a wall thickness that is not sufficient for the forces placed on the piece by a large range of rider weights and impact variations.
cheers,
rody
The issue with the 90's Ti and many of the Chi-Ti products is that they are utilizing a wall thickness that is not sufficient for the forces placed on the piece by a large range of rider weights and impact variations.
cheers,
rody
I would love to have one but, the design and the frame its for would need to be taken into consideration before I'd commit.
If I was putting on a Kona frame for example I'd want it to look similar to a P2, but this may not suit other frames.
Price wise, assuming its a good quaility job and would suit the frame, then I'd be prepared to pay a reasonable amount, although there are limits.
What would be an indicative cost per fork be for say a run of 25 forks?
If I was putting on a Kona frame for example I'd want it to look similar to a P2, but this may not suit other frames.
Price wise, assuming its a good quaility job and would suit the frame, then I'd be prepared to pay a reasonable amount, although there are limits.
What would be an indicative cost per fork be for say a run of 25 forks?
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I looked into getting a set of Ti legs for RC30's a couple of years ago but was told they would be too flexy, the leg diameter is too thin.
Also I think the prices on this thread are waaaaay optimistic, I'd expect to pay £400+ for a ti fork from Rody, theres quite a bit of work involved in a fork. Steel Fat chance forks were £300+ BITD.
Also I think the prices on this thread are waaaaay optimistic, I'd expect to pay £400+ for a ti fork from Rody, theres quite a bit of work involved in a fork. Steel Fat chance forks were £300+ BITD.
pinguwin
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I'd like to see the forks be thought out a little more than some were in the past. Too noodly some were BITD. Myself, I would pay $350 tops for a fork. Now that might not be a realistic price that one could produce such a fork for, but that's what I would be willing to pay.
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