Weird (un)Science from the folks at Niner

Weird (un)Science from the folks at Niner - We all know that I've been coveting the Niner Carbon fork that recently became a consumer ready commodity for quite some time now. Ever since my first romantic post that marveled at it's wonder I've been secretly plotting to somehow procure one for my mighty marvelous MOOTS. Although I am very aware of the fact that the Niner Carbon fork failed the virtual pea fork test, I have no intentions to use the Niner fork as cutlery especially when it comes to the mass consumption of peas.

Niner fork virtual pea test: FAIL

They did test the fork in a more appropriate manner, and as impressive as the testing machinery appears to be I still wonder how the carbon would hold up in real world conditions.

You know, real world conditions... like someone jumping out of the woods and attacking you with a 16oz hammer. Well leave it to Chris from Niner bikes to think of such a horrific incident actually occurring. I'm sure he wondered for at least two to three minutes just how he would be able to guaranty the safety of the riders who were already out there on Niner carbon fork equipped bikes.

Wow. I'm currently riding that very same steel fork (well not the same fork, but the same model... I'd be very upset if Chris did that to my fork) on my MOOTS on a regular basis not knowing how susceptible it is to damage from a hammer wielding assailant. I now have more reason than ever to get this carbon wonder on my bike as soon as possible. I was originally interested in the fork for its light weight (550 grams? Really??) and increased comfort factor, but now I am quite aware of the fact that my steel fork is a serious safety issue... or at least that's what I'll tell The Pie when the credit card bills shows up.

photo cred: Big Worm

Dicky: "Dejay, aren't you worried about what would happen to you if some hammer wielding assailants jumped out of the woods and started beating on your fork?"

Dejay: "Geez, I've never thought about that. I'll twitter Chris on the next climb and see what he has to say."

Am I racing at the Cackalacky Cup tomorrow? Dunno... gotta figure it out before registration closes at 4:00pm this afternoon.

via [Team Dicky]