So Mission forks are $60 on danscomp. They are described as "The Mission Circuit V2 fork is constructed from 4130 chromoly featuring a 1-pc machined steerer with integrated lower bearing race, alloy compression cap, tapered fork legs and 5mm thick dropouts with triangular cutouts to help shed unnecessary weight." And they weigh in at 41.5 oz
The Demolition Elite forks are $126 on danscomp. They are described as "The Demolition Elite fork is the Rob Wise signature model made from heat-treated chromoly for maximum strength and features a 1-pc internally and externally butted steerer tube with integrated bearing race, alloy compression cap, ultra tapered fork legs that are notched for peg clearance and 4mm thick dropouts that are machined on the insides to reduce weight." They weigh in at 27.8 oz
So these mission forks are a whole 13.7 oz heavier than the elites. They have 1mm thicker dropout, and they are not hollow. I will say, yes they should be heat treated, but for $60 who gives a shit yaknow. I will say its crazy how strong these elite forks are, for being so light. But these mission forks, nobody rides them, why because they're almost a pound heavier. And I understand that. But we need to find a happy medium, im sick of these light bmx parts that break. I want a 6lb frame. 2lb forks and some thick ass bars, like perfect tens but shorter. It just really bothers me because they're charging us more for heat treatment and for them making weight saving cuts on the forks. Id rather have a heavy/tanky bike than a light piece of shit.
The whole point of this rant is because I want somebody to find me a pair of forks. Not too heavy. Maybe 35oz max. but not too light, im a big guy. I dont want to snap these fuckers. But anyways, find me strong heat treated chromoly forks. post a link. I'd really appreciate it.
