Carbon forks or Hydrolic Discs - can't have both

[Hotchilidamo]

Ok so I started a different thread as I thought this question deserved it.

I think this is something that quite a few people have to decide upon around a certain budget range. I seem to be able to find bikes with one or the other but not both and being a noob I don't know which is more important.

If you could have only one on a hybrid, what would you choose?

 

[vickster]

My whyte Cambridge has both. What's your budget? I got mine for £450 off eBay, older models can be found new for £700 or less. A hard combo to find

 

[GrumpyGregry]

The brakes.

You can always add a carbon fork afterwards.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Ok so I started a different thread as I thought this question deserved it.

I think this is something that quite a few people have to decide upon around a certain budget range. I seem to be able to find bikes with one or the other but not both and being a noob I don't know which is more important.

If you could have only one on a hybrid, what would you choose?

What is the primary use of the bike going to be?

 

[Hotchilidamo]

What is the primary use of the bike going to be?

Commuting is the main purpose

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Commuting is the main purpose

Well, I would probably go for the brakes then, stopping quicksmart can be pretty handy when commuting!

 

[young Ed]

as others have said brakes
it is a lot easier to upgrade to carbon forks and transfer the brakes later then change the whole brake set
Cheers Ed

 

[vickster]

Personally the fork is more important for me due too comfort. Finding a disc brake compatible carbon fork would be hard, that's why there are so few bikes with them!

What's the budget?

Bargain if 5'7-5'10 http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co....m='Whyte Cambridge 2011 Hybrid/Commuter Bike'

Good price for 2012 model if need a bigger one http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co....m='Whyte Cambridge 2012 Hybrid/Commuter Bike'

 

[ianrauk]

The brakes.

You can always add a carbon fork afterwards.

indeed you can for the princely sum of £150
Kinesis Carbon Disc Fork

 

[GrumpyGregry]

indeed you can for the princely sum of £150
Kinesis Carbon Disc Fork

or less.

Lynskey and others do them too.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Finding a disc brake compatible carbon fork would be hard, that's why there are so few bikes with them!

I'd argue there are so few bikes with them because they are relatively expensive and have only just come into vogue on the road whereas hydraulic discs have been around for donkeys and are relatively cheap as chips thus enabling them to be fitted at a certain price point.

 

[vickster]

My understanding also is that the big boys like specialized and trek are cautious given their carbon fork recalls in the not too distant past

I think ridgeback do a flatbar with discs and carbon. Also boardman, but mechanical not hydraulic

I'd rather buy a bike with it all fitted, than have to spend another £150 on the fork plus the cost and hassle of fitting. Anything for an easier life

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I'd rather buy a bike with it all fitted, than have to spend another £150 on the fork plus the cost and hassle of fitting. Anything for an easier life

Of course! As would we all, but if your budget is constrained.....

 

[vickster]

The op can however buy an excellent end of line bike that meets all his needs and budget as post #8