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I have a Charge Plug that up until recently has been my daily hack style bike. One that I don't mind ragging around, locking-up, or doing tricks on.
The Plug has been under-going a face-lift, and I think the next things to go are the forks. They are rubbery, heavy, ugly, and make for a less than tight front end.
When I was last in BC, hillbilly suggested Carbon Forks, and produced a pair that would seem to serve most of the criteria I would want from new forks. I am however not very familiar with Carbon, and I am wondering how well it would stand up to tricks/general abuse.
I'm not talking jumping down big stair-sets, but more bunny-hops, wheelies, the odd 2-set etc.
Also, I was wondering how different Carbon forks vary in strength? Are track models generally less resilient than road models for example.
If anyone could fill me in I would be appreciative, and if anyone can recommend me a cheapish carbon forks that would be suitable for moderate abuse that would be great!
Cheers,
Jamie.
(I did try UTFS BTW).