Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking

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For all the pedal pushers out there that love long distance cycling. There are no gear requirements and no 'minimum distances' here.

Have you ridden for a cheeky overnighter or a 3 year global trek? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

Have you got panniers, bikepacking bags or just a backpack with the essentials? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

Have you got the latest in carbon engineering or your dads old 10 speed from the 70's? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

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are these forks safe for lowriders? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by kimchi@lemmy.world to c/bicycle_touring@lemmy.world

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I got this fork used from someone who claimed it was carbon, but I'm thinking it's not(?). A magnet doesn't stick to it, but it sounds lots like when I hit the key on a steel fork.

I'd like to add a lowrider front rack like Blackburn Lowrider , Zefal Touring Raider, or Axiom Journey DLX if it's not carbon.

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[–] toofpic@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Looks like aluminium or steel -it's of course lighter than suspension forks, but doesn't look as anything special.
Carbon should sound more or less like plastic, because it is more or less plastic:)

[–] kimchi@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks!
I have been searching the image, and I think I found it: 2010-ish Scott Speedster 50 with flat handlebars

https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2010&Brand=Scott&Model=Speedster+S50+flat+bar

That does indeed claim the fork is "carbon/alloy", which explains the previous owner's confusion.

But a review in Cycling Weekly says "The first disappointment to mention is the alloy fork, which gives a harsh ride and passes every bit of road buzz on to the rider." (https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/road-bikes/scott-speedster-50)

I smell "marketing dept. carbon-fiber" :) If anybody knows where a "carbon/alloy" fork may have used carbon (I can't find a spot that doesn't -ding-), then I'd have some idea how it might fail carrying panniers.