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Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo...fork rake on replacement Funda Pro fork?

cervelli — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:14:05 GMT

hi does anyone know what RAKE this serial funda pro could have CF143108E2992 ?

is it the 43 ?

i got one, but i donno which it is.

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

ocracer — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:07:59 GMT

if anybody is interested in the Easton EC 90SL Fork, I have mine for sale on ebay. I wanted to try the Alpha Q.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=290267396190

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

kim-joshy — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:09:51 GMT

hi , i think half the problem is that after paying $5500 for a frame set ,for the lightest frame .that cervelois suppling a fork that is not the lightest around , some might say that a few grams here are there does not matter ,but to me it is like buying a porche and puttinga set of ford rims on it , i think i will save up for a edge , it would be nice if cervelo replaced them with a fork that matched comepletly 3t do make a lighter fork

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

ocracer — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:59:35 GMT

Keep your 3T... it a much better fork.. I got the Easton and hate it, it flexes too much. If you want a ligher fork go with what CSC rides: AlphaQ GS 10 or the new Edge fork.

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

kim-joshy — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:20:56 GMT

i found my r3sl with the wolf fork on a bit touchy in desents so i tried a easton on it and it slowed the steering down a touch ,but with my soloist the wolf worked perfectly .i am a bit worried that the 3t might quicken the steering up again . i am hearing good reports about edge products .i also like the thinnier lines of the easton compered to the bladded forks .a triathlete who also owns a bike shop is using the cell top of the line bike as he found decents tricky with the r3sl as well .but when you get to try out any bike you like it is easier to grab something different when it might only need a different tyre . ps i use continental attack and force on american classic magnesium . i have used three sets of zippsand all of them tore at the nipples.

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

Rouleur — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:02 GMT

Your Wolf SL weighed around 340 - 350g, the 3T Funda Pro weighs in at around 375g. We're talking 25g - 35g for a fork that is stiffer and will give a much better ride and handling on descents than anything Easton produce. To put into perspective just how little 25g is, a medium sized apple weighs about 150g, so you're willing to sacrifice the handling of your bike for the weight saving of 1/6 of an apple? Not really worth it!

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

kim-joshy — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:49:32 GMT

hi , in australia we are getting the 3t .but after spending thousands on light parts like zipp crankset syntace stems etc ,putting a heavier fork on seems to be going backwoulds . i might see if i can swap with somebody out there ,i like the easton slx //

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

junglebiker — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:33:12 GMT

Hi BB,

Thanks for your reply. My fork's arrived (but I haven't seen it yet due to traveling). It's the Easton fork. Yes I agree look do matter and I agree the straight blades look cooler than the traditional curved blades. Ah well.

Best regards, JB.

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

bigbarge — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:08:15 GMT

JB, nothing is "wrong" from what I can tell. Just personal preference on my part. I don't like the way they look on the bike...after spending $6000+ US, looks do matter :). Others in the thread had some more substantive thoughts I think. Best regards, Barge

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

junglebiker — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:18:44 GMT

Hi Bigbarge,

I am expecting a replacement fork to arrive soon from Bike Boutique. I have no idea which one it is. I had assumed that both must be good forks therefore didn't worry about it. So I am interested to know why you say you'd "pay whatever to avoid Easton". What's wrong with the Easton fork?

By the way, it's interesting to see that at the Bike Boutique web site they sell the 3T Funda Pro fork but not the Easton fork!?

JB.

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

colorchange — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:02:00 GMT

That's awesome. Can I get one? :)

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

Pedä — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:47:16 GMT

Hi,

I want to show an Idea how to use the old Wolf SL Forks. I have finished this project today and want to optimize it with another desk top made of glass instead of this acrylglass one.

Pictures:

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

Pedä — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:47:15 GMT

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo

bigbarge — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:02:47 GMT

Sorry mate. Easton just doesn't work. I agree with you. Best of luck. I trust it will work out. I'd pay whatever to avoid Easton.

Re: Wolf SL being recalled by Cervélo --> Not so great service from The Bike Boutique

theychosenone — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:58:08 GMT

I'm located in Singapore, and my experience with the local Cervelo distributor The Bike Boutique isn't so great for this Wolf SL recall. Was told by TBB that only Easton forks were available for exchange here, therefore no 3T Fundas for us here, so I emailed Cervelo about it, and they were seemingly open to the idea of me specially requesting for the 3T fork from TBB.

But sadly, The Bike Boutique refused to do so, so now I've got to aliase with an International distributor who can allow me to do the exchange. I'd rather pay for shipping to get the 3T fork on my SLC-SL rather than the Easton. :(