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Old December 13th 03, 01:48 PM
Simonb
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Took bike into Hargroves in Southampton for a freehub body replacement,
whereupon the mechanic discovered a crack in the forks. Not only is the work
on the forks under warranty, but Specialized have replaced the forks with
carbon ones!

Long live the LBS!

Woo hoo!

-- Simonb


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Old December 13th 03, 04:04 PM
Zog The Undeniable
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Simonb wrote:

Took bike into Hargroves in Southampton for a freehub body replacement,
whereupon the mechanic discovered a crack in the forks. Not only is the work
on the forks under warranty, but Specialized have replaced the forks with
carbon ones!


Everyone seems to have carbon forks these days. A colleague in the CTC
told me I should really get carbon forks for my racing bike...but I
think he was actually after a cheap deal on the nice 531 forks it has at
the moment.

I'd rather have forks that matched the frame, and as someone who doesn't
even ride with gloves in summer, road buzz isn't a major concern ;-)

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Old December 13th 03, 04:13 PM
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Zog The Undeniable wrote:

Everyone seems to have carbon forks these days. A colleague in the
CTC
told me I should really get carbon forks for my racing bike...but I
think he was actually after a cheap deal on the nice 531 forks it has
at
the moment.

I'd rather have forks that matched the frame, and as someone who
doesn't
even ride with gloves in summer, road buzz isn't a major concern ;-)


Oh. I doubt these forks will match the frame as Specialized don't have any
bikes in this colour this year. Probably why they're giving me carbon. I'm
not complaining.

-- Simonb


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Old December 13th 03, 04:38 PM
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Zog The Undeniable wrote:

Simonb wrote:

Took bike into Hargroves in Southampton for a freehub body replacement,
whereupon the mechanic discovered a crack in the forks. Not only is the work
on the forks under warranty, but Specialized have replaced the forks with
carbon ones!


Everyone seems to have carbon forks these days. A colleague in the CTC
told me I should really get carbon forks for my racing bike...but I
think he was actually after a cheap deal on the nice 531 forks it has at
the moment.

I'd rather have forks that matched the frame, and as someone who doesn't
even ride with gloves in summer, road buzz isn't a major concern ;-)


Not that long ago, forks were *always* considered an integral part of a frame
purchase. but today they are often an extra.
Having ridden both carbon and steel forks i have found very little difference.

Could it mainly a marketing ploy to get you to shell out more dosh?

John B

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Old December 13th 03, 05:17 PM
Michael MacClancy
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"JohnB" wrote in message
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Zog The Undeniable wrote:

Simonb wrote:

Took bike into Hargroves in Southampton for a freehub body

replacement,
whereupon the mechanic discovered a crack in the forks. Not only is

the work
on the forks under warranty, but Specialized have replaced the forks

with
carbon ones!


Everyone seems to have carbon forks these days. A colleague in the CTC
told me I should really get carbon forks for my racing bike...but I
think he was actually after a cheap deal on the nice 531 forks it has at
the moment.

I'd rather have forks that matched the frame, and as someone who doesn't
even ride with gloves in summer, road buzz isn't a major concern ;-)


Not that long ago, forks were *always* considered an integral part of a

frame
purchase. but today they are often an extra.
Having ridden both carbon and steel forks i have found very little

difference.

Could it mainly a marketing ploy to get you to shell out more dosh?


I'm always sceptical about the ability of marketers to get customers to
shell out more cash than they would otherwise. I don't think most people
are that gullible. They have enough demands on their money that they won't
pay out good money for something that doesn't bring any benefit. The main
benefit of carbon forks is lower weight.
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Old December 13th 03, 06:29 PM
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 16:17:53 -0000, "Michael MacClancy"
wrote:

I'm always sceptical about the ability of marketers to get customers to
shell out more cash than they would otherwise. I don't think most people
are that gullible. They have enough demands on their money that they won't
pay out good money for something that doesn't bring any benefit. The main
benefit of carbon forks is lower weight.
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And that's the power of marketing. They got you, and you don't know
it.

The marginal weight difference that carbon forks might provide means
bugger all in practical terms to most peoples bikes. That ain't a
benefit, it's what the advertising mob want you to perceive as a
benefit. Mission accomplished.
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Old December 13th 03, 06:32 PM
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Call me Bob wrote:

The marginal weight difference that carbon forks might provide means
bugger all in practical terms to most peoples bikes. That ain't a
benefit, it's what the advertising mob want you to perceive as a
benefit. Mission accomplished.


But surely it's about cumulative weight? In which case, any weight saving is
significant. Otherwise, why not ride around on over-sized, reinforced steel
bikes as they'd prove much stronger.

-- Simonb


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Old December 13th 03, 06:39 PM
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In ,
Michael MacClancy typed:

I'm always sceptical about the ability of marketers to get customers
to shell out more cash than they would otherwise. I don't think most
people are that gullible. They have enough demands on their money
that they won't pay out good money for something that doesn't bring
any benefit. The main benefit of carbon forks is lower weight.


Hmm, do £50000 cars get you there faster or any more comfortably than £15000
ones?


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Old December 13th 03, 07:17 PM
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Hmm, do £50000 cars get you there faster or any more comfortably than £15000
ones?


A £50,000 car driven at 50 miles per hour will get you there faster than
the £15,000 car driven at 20 miles per hour. The multi zone air
conditioning in the more expensive car will also enhance comfort levels
and offer a less stressful drive - been there and done it!

Vernon in Leeds, fully capable of making a lightweight trick framed high
specced bike go faster than his £25 second hand Raleigh Equipe but
unwilling to pay for the enhanced performance






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Old December 14th 03, 10:17 AM
Michael MacClancy
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"Ambrose Nankivell" wrote in
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Hmm, do £50000 cars get you there faster or any more comfortably than

£15000
ones?


Not always. But if you're into that kind of thing you'll probably justify
the difference in price. (Leather seats, GPS, aircon, sports suspension,
alloy wheels, better acceleration etc.) Another of the main benefits of
driving a £50,000 car is showing people you can afford one - if you're into
that kind of thing ;-).
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Michael MacClancy


 




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