A somewhat pointless change of fork shape or what !!

[screenman]

the reason for the whole diaderant forks (bates) and the curly stays (hetchins) lies in the fact that back in the day, racers were not permitted to display the manufacturers name on the bike (not sure why), which meant manufacturers had to come up with ways of making their bikes obvious if they won races…

As they say, you learn something new everday and that was it.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

the reason for the whole diaderant forks (bates) and the curly stays (hetchins) lies in the fact that back in the day, racers were not permitted to display the manufacturers name on the bike (not sure why), which meant manufacturers had to come up with ways of making their bikes obvious if they won races…

That nicely explains the Raleigh Chopper too.

 

[TheCyclingRooster]

I was trying to work that one out myself.

The theory is that the rim being overall deeper from the tyre to the connection point with the spokes creates a slightly deeper space and therefore a greater void for the road shocks to transmit through/across/

 

[Yellow Saddle]

The theory is that the rim being overall deeper from the tyre to the connection point with the spokes creates a slightly deeper space and therefore a greater void for the road shocks to transmit through/across/

We'll give you time to re-think that one.

 

[Drago]

It is a theory.

A crap one.

 

[S-Express]

The theory is that the rim being overall deeper from the tyre to the connection point with the spokes creates a slightly deeper space and therefore a greater void for the road shocks to transmit through/across/

So using that logic, full carbon disks would give a really, really smooth ride, ya?

 

[RoubaixCube]

I personally like the 'swept' look of the forks on Pinarello bikes

 

[Dan Morinary]

IMO it's yet another ploy to make bikes obviously "dated" and helps to shift new style bikes.
I'm a bit of a Luddite, preferring steel with curved forks etc. but, if you look through cycling mags over the past 10 years, you see countless examples of must have advances that benefit those seeking the marginal gains from racing
developments, but of no use to the leisure or utility rider.
It helps shift bikes and keeps the economy rolling. Or maybe I'm just an old fart who has become my Dad?

 

[screenman]

IMO it's yet another ploy to make bikes obviously "dated" and helps to shift new style bikes.
I'm a bit of a Luddite, preferring steel with curved forks etc. but, if you look through cycling mags over the past 10 years, you see countless examples of must have advances that benefit those seeking the marginal gains from racing
developments, but of no use to the leisure or utility rider.
It helps shift bikes and keeps the economy rolling. Or maybe I'm just an old fart who has become my Dad?

A luddite using the internet, is that not a contradiction

Yep, you have certainly turned into your dad.

 

[Dan Morinary]

Yep, you have certainly turned into your dad.

I'm in mourning for cotter pins. I can't use the remote without help from the kids.
Just need the comb-over to complete the metamorphosis!

 

[Drago]

So using that logic, full carbon disks would give a really, really smooth ride, ya?

Oh yes, carbon soaks up the road buzz for a buttery smooth ride...

...despite being mechanically stiffer and therefore better and transmitting road buzz, and lighter so a less effective damping medium...

 

[Smokin Joe]

IMO it's yet another ploy to make bikes obviously "dated" and helps to shift new style bikes.
I'm a bit of a Luddite, preferring steel with curved forks etc. but, if you look through cycling mags over the past 10 years, you see countless examples of must have advances that benefit those seeking the marginal gains from racing
developments, but of no use to the leisure or utility rider.
It helps shift bikes and keeps the economy rolling. Or maybe I'm just an old fart who has become my Dad?

There are times when that phrase means you are growing up and becoming more sensible.