Rivendell Carbonomas Steel Fork

Kevin McGrew

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Mar 8, 2018, 9:59:44 PM3/8/18

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Looking to see if anyone has experience with this fork from Rivendell.

In my case I would be using it to complete a 650B conversion of a Soma Smoothie.

I don't currently have a fork - just the frame. I like the flat fork crown of this fork rather than the stock Soma fork.

I contacted Rivendell about the tire clearances and the numbers look great.

Just wondering if anyone else has used this fork.

Thanks,

Kevin

njh...@gmail.com

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Mar 9, 2018, 3:02:14 AM3/9/18

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I've had one of these forks on a Lynskey Sportive for two or three years, and like it a lot. I'm running 700c wheels/tyres, and, for the same axle to crown length, this fork gave several millimetres more clearance under the crown compared to any carbon fork I could find. Here it is swallowing Challenge Strada Bianca 700x30, which actually measure 32mm on these DT Swiss wheels.

Nick

Palmer

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Mar 9, 2018, 6:18:10 AM3/9/18

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Hi Kevin,
I had one and recall clearance was tight. Not sure if 38mm parimotos fit even. Confident 42mm will not. Sold the fork do I cannot measure.
Hope this helps.
Tom Palmer
Twin Lake MI

njh...@gmail.com

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Mar 9, 2018, 2:46:54 PM3/9/18

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p.s. clearance between the inside of the fork blades just under the crown is 50mm...

Palmer

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Mar 9, 2018, 4:38:32 PM3/9/18

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Good for your needs then. My memory isn't what it was.

Hope the conversion goes well.

Tom

wood chuck

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Mar 12, 2018, 12:38:11 AM3/12/18

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I used one to replace the carbon fork on my Salsa Pistola. It had plenty of room for a 650x38 Pari-Moto when I converted the bike to 650b w/Paul Racer center mounts. Hope this helps.

Kevin McGrew

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Mar 12, 2018, 10:37:24 PM3/12/18

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Thanks all for the feedback. I have found a solution thanks to a generous forum member.