tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post4820041648144208685..comments2023-07-21T17:26:24.127+04:00Comments on Ron George: Wolf SL Fork FailureRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16268869622833968439noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-73878364661595784432008-05-29T20:45:00.000+04:002008-05-29T20:45:00.000+04:00Regarding no spacers: I was reading some info fro...Regarding no spacers: I was reading some info from Bontrager and they recommended a minimum of 5 mm of spacers below the stem to reduce the stress concentration at the stem/headset junction. Seems to make sense, but this stuff shouldn't be failing at all.<br><br>Carbon is expensive because that's what people are willing to pay for it. If nobody shelled out $4000 for a non-custom frame out of China, then they would dramatically come down in price.carpetfiber101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4786784182488135171.post-43131640878581733072008-05-29T20:10:00.000+04:002008-05-29T20:10:00.000+04:00I experienced the same type of failure, as the for...I experienced the same type of failure, as the fork cracked just at the base of the aluminum insert. The installation was correct (per manufacturer's instructions) and I ran no spacers.<br><br>I've since switched to the CL fork (steel steerer) and actually found Cervelo helpful in the process. I wouldn't go back to the prior version . . . there is clearly an unresolved design issue.jnoreply@blogger.com