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Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX

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Got an older bike lying around that could use an update? Maybe you’d like to replace the fork with something a little lighter, a little more modern? That’s where Whisky is hoping to help out with their newest carbon forks. With modern performance but sizing and standards that will fit classic bikes, the new forks will allow you to get a bit fancy with your ride.

Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX

Starting with the No. 7 Straight RD fork, this one is designed to be the perfect replacement fork for most road bikes with a straight 1 1/8″ steerer tube. Built around a 367mm axle to crown measurement and 45mm rake, the fork offers clearance for up to 700c x 30mm tires.

Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX

Given the bikes that this fork will likely end up on, the No. 7 Straight RD uses 9 x 100mm QR dropouts with hidden fender mounts. With a claimed weight of 370g, the fork will sell for $370 and is available now.

Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX

Another fork with a 1 1/8″ straight steerer designed as a replacement option for older bikes, the No. 9 CX Disc 12 Straight fork will allow you to upgrade an older CX bike to disc brakes with a 12 x 100mm thru axle up front. The fork has a 397mm Axle to Crown measurement, and offers 43mm of tire clearance while maintaining 6mm of mud room.

Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX

Also featuring hidden fender mounts, the fork uses flat mount front brake calipers with external cable routing, or you can use an adapter to run a standard caliper. Priced at $520, the fork is available now.

Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX

Lastly, Whisky has a new fork for other oddball frames – specifically those with 1 1/4″ tapered head tubes. The No. 9 RD Fork measures 367mm from axle to crown with a 45mm rake, and will clear up to 700c x 30mm tires.

Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX

This one opts for internal cable routing and a 140mm flat mount. Hidden fender mounts are tucked behind the 12 x 100mm axle, and the fork will sell for $520. Available now.

Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX Whisky wants to help you get fancy with three new carbon forks for Road & CX

And while it isn’t officially released yet, we got a sneak peek at the new Whisky MTB stem which should be launching soon.

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threeringcircus
threeringcircus
5 years ago

I’d love to see carbon disc fork with a straight 1 1/8″ steerer, an a-c length of around 440-450 and clearance for say, 50mm tires. Given all the great 650b tire options out there now, a fork like this could help repurpose many a hardtail 26″ MTB frame to a slick gravel machine. I saw an Indy Fab Deluxe frame recently that had my wheels turning on what I could do with it…if only I could find a suitable fork.

bico
bico
5 years ago

I hear you… this one is the closest thing I found… https://cinq.de/carbon-forks/393/cinq-touring-fork?c=137

Dinger
Dinger
5 years ago

Having a hard time getting my head around the last one. 1-1/4″ tapered head tube? Seems too specific. How many bikes are out there with this standard and among their owners, how many will pay $560 for a fork upgrade?

Ira
Ira
5 years ago
Reply to  Dinger

Whisky’s cost from the Chinese manufacturer is probably <<$100 therefore they probably ordered a run of 10 forks, if they sell a few they profit, if they don't, no big deal. FWIW I am happy they are supporting older/unique frames.

danger
danger
5 years ago
Reply to  Dinger

You can run a 1 1/4″ fork on any tapered steer tube. Some run the smaller 1 1/4″ in place of 1 1/2″ for more “compliance”. I appreciate the 1 1/8″ steer tubes in over sized head tubes as it is still plenty “stiff” with a little compliance. In saying so, this can hit a very large market.

Woody
Woody
5 years ago

Popular stem that Tranz-X JD-ST97A/ST97Q. Raceface use it too on the Chester35/Affect35

CW
CW
5 years ago
Reply to  Woody

Glad I wasnt the only one to notice this. Not a bad stem though I suppose.

Involuntary Soul
Involuntary Soul
5 years ago

why would anyone pay $500 for the same open mold fork you can get around $100 on aliexpress or eBay?

markbikes
markbikes
5 years ago

Perhaps they have a high deductible health plan. I’m not putting a hundred dollar fork on my bike unless it says Surly.

Danger
Danger
5 years ago

if anyone can tell me what size 650b tires fits in the No.9 CX that would be fantastic. Could be a good option for the Monsoon.

Brian
Brian
5 years ago
Reply to  Danger

2.1 Thunder Burt fits with 3mm on either side on a 25mm rim.

Matt D
Matt D
4 years ago
Reply to  Brian

Does anyone know if a 2.1″ 29er Thunder Burt will fit? Trying to figure out if the fork is tall enough… know it would be a tight squeeze either way. Thanks!

Jack Clark
5 years ago

Ballz. 6 months too late. Already upgraded my crappy alu fork on my crappy Charge to a Ritchey. No thru-axle. No fender mounts. Would have absolutely bought a No. 9 CX Disc 12.

Jack Clark
5 years ago
Reply to  Jack Clark

Although it should also have a front dynamo light mount…

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