mikemd
new member
Reged: 01/24/04
Posts: 12
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Trying to decide between alpha q 3 vs easton slx. Anyone have opinion or experience with either of these.
Thanks
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vaxn8r
contributor
Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 222
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I've got the Sub 3 on my Tetra. I weigh 180-185 and it does the job. No concerns.
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 Lon
sage
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 595
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
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Hamilton would still be in the Tour if he rode an Alpha Q. His Easton fork broke.
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Lon
sage
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 595
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
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I meant to say that his Easton handlebar broke. I had a friend who had a seatpost of theirs break. I would go with the Alpha Q.
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TheMightySkunk
journeyman
Reged: 12/26/03
Posts: 82
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I'm a 200-lb sprinter who has busted just about every piece of multiple bikes through sheer force (I've tacoed cassettes, torn steel frames in half, etc). I use AlphaQ forks with titanium steerers, and haven't had the slightest problem with them. I think they handle better than the Reynolds forks as well, but that's just my personal opinion.
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audissix
friend
Reged: 12/22/03
Posts: 25
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mikemd, I just purchased an Easton SLX for a new bike I'm building but have not yet installed or ridden it. I have the Reynolds Ouzo Pro on my present bike but the Easton has a longer steerer, allows for more stack if needed (5cm), weighs less and has a five year warranty(hopefully I won't need to take advantage of it). What did you decide on?
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