What does the Fork do?
Lets the rider steer by turning the front wheel. Suspension forks also absorb bumps.
Frame System Component study
Fork
The two-legged part that holds the front wheel and connects it to the frame through the head tube.
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How does it work?
The steerer tube at the top of the fork turns inside bearings in the frame's head tube. The handlebar and stem turn the steerer, which turns the front wheel.
Materials & Construction
Materials commonly used to make the Fork.
Aluminium
A light metal alloy and the most common material for frames and parts on entry-level and mid-range bicycles.
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A composite made from layers of carbon fibre sheets bonded with resin. Engineers can arrange the layers to make a part stiff in one direction and more flexible in another.
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A strong and durable iron-based alloy. It is used for frames as well as for parts that wear quickly, such as chains, cassette sprockets and brake rotors.
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