Rigid Steel Forks With Aluminium Frames - why?

[The History Man]

This is something I hadn't considered re ride. So is my Supercaliber all ally then? It's as harsh as a bag of harsh things.

 

[24pouces]

More steel fork maker. You could find steel fork every where. I would say that 90% of the non suspension fork were made in steel…
Aluminium forks were quite rare because more difficult to be built, more expensive, too stiff for being riden in mtb and only some aluminium specialist brand as Sakae, Klein or Cannondale could be able to make some.

 

[thesurfbus]

I will check dimensions tonight, its got a threaded steerer btw.

 

[Bullpup]

Thank you

 

[thesurfbus]

Sorry no photo yet, but I measured it.
1" threaded steerer, 153mm long, with a 35mm threaded section.
Polished aluminium.

 

[thesurfbus]

395mm A - C
And I would like £30.

 

[Bullpup]

Thank you but unfortunately I need 1 1/8th.

 

[xerxes]

So is my Supercaliber all ally then?

I don't think so, the forks look like steel to me. Try a magnet on them.

 

[minor_LEGEND]

A stiff aluminum frame with a slightly more forgiving steel fork is a great combo.

Klein Rascal is a good example. Amazing bike for the money with that kind of set up (and the 1" headtube). Arguably a better riding bike than the Attitude.

Music to my ears, I have such a beast being prepped for the summer.