The previous frame owner ran a 47° rake on their ENVE fork. I bought a 55° rake fork and don't love the ride. It's too slow of a turn, it just doesn't feel right.
Previous owner said the frame along with the 47° rake fork was about as perfect as it gets, for them at least.
How much of a difference does a 47° rake vs 55° rake make? Thinking I should try another fork.
by Frosty_Act2510
4 Comments
Yeah that’s a huge difference, and I’m not surprised you find a 55° fork steers slow.
Fork rake is not typically measured in degrees, but rather in millimeters, as it refers to the distance between the steering axis and the center of the front wheel axle, essentially representing the “offset” of the fork….
That doesn’t seem like too big of a difference to be honest. I’m wondering if there is more at play.
Are you sure the Axle to Crown measurement on both forks is the same? It looks like with the ENVE fork, the gap between tire and downtube is smaller. And there seems to be a lot of room around the crown on your fork. If your AC is longer, that would slacken the head tube angle, raise the bottom bracket etc.
Hey man, have you talked to a bike fitter? Anyone that does custom frames could likely answer this question for you. I can tell by the tilt on your seat there’s maybe even some positional issues that could be improved as well. For the amount of money you probably spent on this bike, and how much a new fork will run you…maybe spend the $100-$150 and try out a fitter?