I got this fork used from someone who claimed it was carbon, but I’m thinking it’s not(?). A magnet doesn’t stick to it, but it sounds lots like when I hit the key on a steel fork.
I’d like to add a lowrider front rack like Blackburn Lowrider , Zefal Touring Raider, or Axiom Journey DLX if it’s not carbon.
Looks like aluminium or steel -it’s of course lighter than suspension forks, but doesn’t look as anything special.
Carbon should sound more or less like plastic, because it is more or less plastic:)Thanks!
I have been searching the image, and I think I found it: 2010-ish Scott Speedster 50 with flat handlebarsThat does indeed claim the fork is “carbon/alloy”, which explains the previous owner’s confusion.
But a review in Cycling Weekly says “The first disappointment to mention is the alloy fork, which gives a harsh ride and passes every bit of road buzz on to the rider.” (https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/road-bikes/scott-speedster-50)
I smell “marketing dept. carbon-fiber” :) If anybody knows where a “carbon/alloy” fork may have used carbon (I can’t find a spot that doesn’t -ding-), then I’d have some idea how it might fail carrying panniers.
I don’t see any mounts for a front rack.
